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 4146125 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4148054 epoch_slot_no: 854 block_no: 4145948 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1430 time: 2020-05-11 02:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7e165787eb9a0d91dfe8e5e9ace8836908e878ac69b4ed5c0d1db62763cd6e7Block Operator
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