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 4144488 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4146416 epoch_slot_no: 20816 block_no: 4144311 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3881 time: 2020-05-10 17:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbfa5745b2a551536e257a24aa3d8092bb2a8d67af8d0408fc0092b9ca58faa6fBlock Operator
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