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 4145333 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4147262 epoch_slot_no: 62 block_no: 4145156 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1910 time: 2020-05-10 22:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc052a63b12e8f5b9b376d499c61100e425cac516127335726814d2a383962e2bBlock Operator
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