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 4144029 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4145957 epoch_slot_no: 20357 block_no: 4143852 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4065 time: 2020-05-10 14:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb962c87502e24c70cea1dc2f12e134b6bc7cda0c86aa124d9c7a33ab17ab4668Block Operator
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