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 4145924 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4147853 epoch_slot_no: 653 block_no: 4145747 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 962 time: 2020-05-11 01:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60d6d3c38f41b3ee677c561f041389b645d80335f64b93b1d1aaca1ceb75daedBlock Operator
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