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 4146368 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4148297 epoch_slot_no: 1097 block_no: 4146191 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 16535 time: 2020-05-11 03:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4937c7db5693e4c05a6093022cb3c0223233c719e46c1a3c9d208b00244e26a6Block Operator
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