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 4144036 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4145964 epoch_slot_no: 20364 block_no: 4143859 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3728 time: 2020-05-10 14:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c6761a7c581f780018881b171b12ecc0cd646b286326e17cc2f751b9d98a312Block Operator
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