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 4146064 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4147993 epoch_slot_no: 793 block_no: 4145887 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1168 time: 2020-05-11 02:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x028c0704f24eba29c2eb8e672a6212515eae9e7d8361455e33ad9aa6e5399c5aBlock Operator
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