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 4146076 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4148005 epoch_slot_no: 805 block_no: 4145899 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1311 time: 2020-05-11 02:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x790482fc90cdf792c470fdec446fdc539c78b951d2633146850e9c07b139e09cBlock Operator
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