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 4145468 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4147397 epoch_slot_no: 197 block_no: 4145291 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5648 time: 2020-05-10 22:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xefa44fbdeedb0e9daceba3baec4795b7b88af225c3e2500826f3f9f45d5455dbBlock Operator
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