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 4143175 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4145103 epoch_slot_no: 19503 block_no: 4142998 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 909 time: 2020-05-10 10:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x976b4887643946bfebc17e9f7b660c12ba4f77a4abfc499fa07673558ea6578dBlock Operator
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