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 4146314 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4148243 epoch_slot_no: 1043 block_no: 4146137 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1695 time: 2020-05-11 03:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e7318d2ab844513a4882c8130454e2ddc166e4f280cb48e6bb125ca55a84185Block Operator
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