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 4146218 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4148147 epoch_slot_no: 947 block_no: 4146041 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 9655 time: 2020-05-11 03:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd3a5b02c360ea47d53a1abd850d46f8f8072fe7ce012ab729c3e4fe67ca75d4Block Operator
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