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 4143489 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4145417 epoch_slot_no: 19817 block_no: 4143312 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4973 time: 2020-05-10 11:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7e061560306ebbb23830a27925654ad4698234cd7f280c4f70c7fa1d5fe485aBlock Operator
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