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 4146038 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4147967 epoch_slot_no: 767 block_no: 4145861 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7872 time: 2020-05-11 02:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43a5032520580c2e94909a338e030823bf414bdf5037e7d9798ffa2892dd3c58Block Operator
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