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 4146502 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4148431 epoch_slot_no: 1231 block_no: 4146325 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2020-05-11 04:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72291d067c0a3506ba282250d3a1ced7db0ac2ce5248445f09de8d8886f3ed06Block Operator
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