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 4143061 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4144989 epoch_slot_no: 19389 block_no: 4142884 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-05-10 09:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c1a02e0b1735369d55b15285bec4fff2192c69837cbd3149134a0b6f16bfd83Block Operator
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