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 4143166 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4145094 epoch_slot_no: 19494 block_no: 4142989 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2939 time: 2020-05-10 10:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x669b782e6312f4b2499dac8db7bec0ae354d63b846c003635f02bf8ecbb89527Block Operator
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