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 4146622 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4148551 epoch_slot_no: 1351 block_no: 4146445 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2147 time: 2020-05-11 05:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1977ed612f810ff25159ba2f15bac3bbdf76fb74625668c2b69d9261095116b6Block Operator
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