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 4143849 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4145777 epoch_slot_no: 20177 block_no: 4143672 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5984 time: 2020-05-10 13:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x90da0e509283944147fe10c20ed530a938fbb2bcf58a251b16164f2570a438a1Block Operator
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