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 4145784 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4147713 epoch_slot_no: 513 block_no: 4145607 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3727 time: 2020-05-11 00:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8541bd5c7451c47b0e95594a37a50cf1bc72e20fbd3649653f434e80a298dd4Block Operator
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