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 4143421 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4145349 epoch_slot_no: 19749 block_no: 4143244 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1816 time: 2020-05-10 11:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e84e257c223a5dc5d2fe87f0fc31b8bdfad50c6d7641f7d5f0fadba305ac539Block Operator
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