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 4145658 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4147587 epoch_slot_no: 387 block_no: 4145481 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2472 time: 2020-05-10 23:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84ea3f842307cb10431e35fd45fccb69f67923e90508bcc870dfb7ffed329f93Block Operator
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