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 4145753 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4147682 epoch_slot_no: 482 block_no: 4145576 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3032 time: 2020-05-11 00:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23f3b4205cdd7db2bf85e750f00ea587a9c7d9628ec1fb71905f60db5ee7fb1eBlock Operator
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