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 4145828 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4147757 epoch_slot_no: 557 block_no: 4145651 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5505 time: 2020-05-11 00:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3fa2ade86c9ccc39bfffac469f492718b1e61939dc45d1894cb873eff651e98dBlock Operator
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