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 4143971 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4145899 epoch_slot_no: 20299 block_no: 4143794 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 962 time: 2020-05-10 14:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2802a9c2faab2d738877c72de989b2a8c679dc15b35ee51a80efbc3d72ea8861Block Operator
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