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 4146416 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4148345 epoch_slot_no: 1145 block_no: 4146239 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1974 time: 2020-05-11 04:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fde489e9800a4f38a081c960ded558b0d6bb3a8de27b0781469215e5814b6b8Block Operator
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