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 4144984 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4146912 epoch_slot_no: 21312 block_no: 4144807 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2407 time: 2020-05-10 20:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d8d5ef99baeca11240593ac9e7c28f61535ed1cd0a4328ed790ace6923bc297Block Operator
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