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 4144524 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4146452 epoch_slot_no: 20852 block_no: 4144347 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1466 time: 2020-05-10 17:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x538229a53743da9adb8e5a0b606996461ac9ba13b431c130bc5b041b8d0f35caBlock Operator
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