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 4146735 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4148664 epoch_slot_no: 1464 block_no: 4146558 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1664 time: 2020-05-11 05:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x585e16f4ac557af973fdb12b6d208001390707db83808a5e970b45ccff1c5e47Block Operator
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