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 4145678 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4147607 epoch_slot_no: 407 block_no: 4145501 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2424 time: 2020-05-11 00:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7da5b7f4c570b590a9a9619554711e997afb7672f990182db1d1e4c52f72cf89Block Operator
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