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 4145834 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4147763 epoch_slot_no: 563 block_no: 4145657 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1315 time: 2020-05-11 00:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7ac8d50f8159eee48397b3a7c41e2e14d5e22e7570667228191b33fb915dab4Block Operator
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