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 4145979 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4147908 epoch_slot_no: 708 block_no: 4145802 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1348 time: 2020-05-11 01:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f051eb6255e96a33f7334b4b0bec3ddd71cfb7f3276b14356af836b7d10a7e0Block Operator
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