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 4146820 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4148749 epoch_slot_no: 1549 block_no: 4146643 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1176 time: 2020-05-11 06:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd25babb0768649809a1dc47571395a43228961b1ceeb63067f5458160fc407f2Block Operator
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