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 4143277 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4145205 epoch_slot_no: 19605 block_no: 4143100 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1635 time: 2020-05-10 10:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a983ec47a6c800126a57b6a15d797bb4c365d5abac7855eebb0eac6684eaa97Block Operator
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