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 4144781 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4146709 epoch_slot_no: 21109 block_no: 4144604 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1408 time: 2020-05-10 19:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3416f8d3c2cce8de027ecd3af10ffcef2b0232cad1a1e5b189593245b1b8d0f6Block Operator
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