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 4143196 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4145124 epoch_slot_no: 19524 block_no: 4143019 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3372 time: 2020-05-10 10:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec03992e0a76ab3cd97a40e3c524f7e1f9271419c3983982f9232d59d9d327e3Block Operator
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