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 4143152 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4145080 epoch_slot_no: 19480 block_no: 4142975 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2400 time: 2020-05-10 09:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e3635223d124c76bbee964092e9b47f3dba52840374f8dbfaad3b7f3010f207Block Operator
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