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 4144031 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4145959 epoch_slot_no: 20359 block_no: 4143854 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2872 time: 2020-05-10 14:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab349d167cb9664889bf6f2555bfba4201a1cd9ed256fe394c94a3925f296414Block Operator
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