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 4144424 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4146352 epoch_slot_no: 20752 block_no: 4144247 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 8254 time: 2020-05-10 17:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa22f44b467a831c0992719188a6ac4c517624e5341ddd85d26c3af69afdcc5baBlock Operator
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