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 4143125 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4145053 epoch_slot_no: 19453 block_no: 4142948 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2001 time: 2020-05-10 09:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93fa8e645e72bfc22b9fd893196d8d76ebcca5aeff87cbe32c0ef8621e7d1486Block Operator
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