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 4143159 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4145087 epoch_slot_no: 19487 block_no: 4142982 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3056 time: 2020-05-10 10:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdca4e55afb11f2156b87d266f7fbc21147975c115629610b3a3bb1c02e1e6e57Block Operator
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