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 4146369 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4148298 epoch_slot_no: 1098 block_no: 4146192 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1538 time: 2020-05-11 03:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x206a748b7a39db146e621f8a21153b6651a617f59fc6de659f0d3ccf3fde842aBlock Operator
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