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 4144011 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4145939 epoch_slot_no: 20339 block_no: 4143834 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2020-05-10 14:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35af3f5343e0c84d6d7e4b5bdb5703d6cf2f0a593dba9ad063e20a0293577b91Block Operator
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