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 4144479 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4146407 epoch_slot_no: 20807 block_no: 4144302 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2868 time: 2020-05-10 17:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04d042c305adb4bd5bb18e9e60b2ba5a4ded2ac8ac68cd91300d11fd6eeb0a5dBlock Operator
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