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 4146180 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4148109 epoch_slot_no: 909 block_no: 4146003 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1143 time: 2020-05-11 02:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15a5e5dd7d356545c56942833178d8fe297e1e96583a2fb4c273e9b157cfbd1eBlock Operator
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