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 4146711 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4148640 epoch_slot_no: 1440 block_no: 4146534 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1315 time: 2020-05-11 05:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5184b8d6fe8c22c61639a07219d9ec1d6ab9b8f9f22c321b3b8e6e1b9438cb30Block Operator
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