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 4143293 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4145221 epoch_slot_no: 19621 block_no: 4143116 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2653 time: 2020-05-10 10:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6402adb97b4b398fc1635b88f6b5ebfe085803db1a9d6e05e1984095f125de7Block Operator
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