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 4143422 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4145350 epoch_slot_no: 19750 block_no: 4143245 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2478 time: 2020-05-10 11:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb215ce8125bce261bbfae801fd20bf7d0fc1f108ca0935dbb88857e95e0b2711Block Operator
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