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 4146141 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4148070 epoch_slot_no: 870 block_no: 4145964 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2351 time: 2020-05-11 02:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8583d11a55b2c5cf9c698be14318b9f2000388e5fb77f11b92c0874bbcb8384bBlock Operator
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