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 4143180 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4145108 epoch_slot_no: 19508 block_no: 4143003 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3557 time: 2020-05-10 10:07:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9df4344c6d0363b8e4722fd23120c6332ada34d67d2e559e1e480ab97a1de6e5Block Operator
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