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 4144263 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4146191 epoch_slot_no: 20591 block_no: 4144086 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2005 time: 2020-05-10 16:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01f99f5730847bc158844505fa457f3c0dd0582591d11ea12a539aa419416846Block Operator
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