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 4143148 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4145076 epoch_slot_no: 19476 block_no: 4142971 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3058 time: 2020-05-10 09:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x500d8fc43f8a118668eba227b446e0e4b2ffb449d823ecc73a44185b44c4223cBlock Operator
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