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 4144641 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4146569 epoch_slot_no: 20969 block_no: 4144464 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1442 time: 2020-05-10 18:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x268a03962e204fbeda9c998029c20d4c73b45c181b557d45743e679c9fdc8993Block Operator
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