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 4146008 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4147937 epoch_slot_no: 737 block_no: 4145831 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 7324 time: 2020-05-11 01:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26aeb5d04ed5efddaea9a99033d0b6a439ef6cc6ee96fec953fc6f7a6b832f63Block Operator
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