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 4144237 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4146165 epoch_slot_no: 20565 block_no: 4144060 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2182 time: 2020-05-10 15:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28a866f873302804e49dd8629e26bfe7bda4adedc5f7c6da29e45491a7fba07aBlock Operator
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