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 4145993 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4147922 epoch_slot_no: 722 block_no: 4145816 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8059 time: 2020-05-11 01:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x90fd03880cb0660d4075c7eb6c164d2a83877da8585313d18c57b36d1647de99Block Operator
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