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 4146243 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4148172 epoch_slot_no: 972 block_no: 4146066 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2217 time: 2020-05-11 03:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6fc3445176a7eb9b0abd13aa8313504c335eeb2bb128e260bc6cb81307ba6b4Block Operator
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