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 4144419 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4146347 epoch_slot_no: 20747 block_no: 4144242 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3845 time: 2020-05-10 17:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97bddf5ea4afd395300e967e67490cfc34a0fb11cdc5151ba91c7b251c0e0d99Block Operator
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