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 4145485 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4147414 epoch_slot_no: 214 block_no: 4145308 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2908 time: 2020-05-10 22:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9eb02cae4320a353dd0bd526719f1b664f9582d1f6a49aa02a0a49e1dbfc8be2Block Operator
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