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 4144553 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4146481 epoch_slot_no: 20881 block_no: 4144376 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-05-10 17:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3e6a317c5a2688f8eb3e9af1c6b06cb5f11617737f98a626106e8c732322fb0Block Operator
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