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 4145234 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4147162 epoch_slot_no: 21562 block_no: 4145057 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1176 time: 2020-05-10 21:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x183a12aa3bcd18a8f2a0b2d835a95301d6310c9cf90afa7fd1443556848ea711Block Operator
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