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 4143418 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4145346 epoch_slot_no: 19746 block_no: 4143241 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1668 time: 2020-05-10 11:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25e0a262694fe76a4d9aa7bdaec52326adfd9d2bcb67a9d4d8f525285b5b6b6dBlock Operator
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