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 4145747 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4147676 epoch_slot_no: 476 block_no: 4145570 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2020-05-11 00:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e1d4842528e61758e759053b73406cf68c3e868ae5a9a5ba13fa0f5f3520151Block Operator
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