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 4144119 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4146047 epoch_slot_no: 20447 block_no: 4143942 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2592 time: 2020-05-10 15:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe89ac744a6cdce33191d26f8551a50173bb535b2a2ac1ae0e88f2d4e061aff1aBlock Operator
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