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 4143843 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4145771 epoch_slot_no: 20171 block_no: 4143666 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 925 time: 2020-05-10 13:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x923a6e8deb3034ccae7381c48b82424badab1e95054f72c17f29c0c3822ba78aBlock Operator
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