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 4144075 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4146003 epoch_slot_no: 20403 block_no: 4143898 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1586 time: 2020-05-10 15:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ff30bf547976a82f5e374fd57682637d24452415da09f5f1ac679aec51f1445Block Operator
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