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 4145871 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4147800 epoch_slot_no: 600 block_no: 4145694 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1912 time: 2020-05-11 01:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4678e4c762b7ed168e7efe8b01f0a9354f13028db998bc5dccac2b1a9ca1c0caBlock Operator
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