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 4143864 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4145792 epoch_slot_no: 20192 block_no: 4143687 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2876 time: 2020-05-10 13:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3b023db314046398adf2a7b6096fa3fc940f8dc1da3c24caf283b4644c70336Block Operator
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