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 4146458 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4148387 epoch_slot_no: 1187 block_no: 4146281 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-05-11 04:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f869e598a345d01f1621cebf2913e96327ddb88f9ca8430d73d4a9bac182063Block Operator
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