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 4143255 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4145183 epoch_slot_no: 19583 block_no: 4143078 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1249 time: 2020-05-10 10:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02bb99377b3765d8f24112f32e6b9d04ad989b3f94f0672f308ec670643d11e6Block Operator
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