A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4143047 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4144975 epoch_slot_no: 19375 block_no: 4142870 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1643 time: 2020-05-10 09:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0525677e7ee72fe70e9a11d82d4e72d9074d661499254bae95f7197ef21bbe87Block Operator
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