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 4146551 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4148480 epoch_slot_no: 1280 block_no: 4146374 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2680 time: 2020-05-11 04:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x798c7fae1208779ab1257a9622624d93210d9fc7182862021434f15e223fda61Block Operator
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