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 4145207 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4147135 epoch_slot_no: 21535 block_no: 4145030 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1496 time: 2020-05-10 21:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7220b1f5e3d60a82582555ce62b031c2d0adbaca801d4c70e4bf5dc62b2abe7fBlock Operator
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