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 4143054 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4144982 epoch_slot_no: 19382 block_no: 4142877 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1278 time: 2020-05-10 09:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58d46431aee1c0dfd944b03f530588f6c2e4ca29923599b9d810bc47a2a5f8d6Block Operator
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