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 4145404 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4147333 epoch_slot_no: 133 block_no: 4145227 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1606 time: 2020-05-10 22:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f394f2e1bbe83ffc51937c3f8d8a87435b9e6b7dc2b33e1d5f55ebe100d9861Block Operator
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