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 4144164 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4146092 epoch_slot_no: 20492 block_no: 4143987 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1537 time: 2020-05-10 15:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37bce3bdbef349621fb93fe29a446240908ea9be4243c9e307fa4d8bf32ac2fdBlock Operator
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