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 4147008 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4148937 epoch_slot_no: 1737 block_no: 4146831 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1122 time: 2020-05-11 07:23:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21f30d07cd193ef04471b6a8dc550d7622c7a7850856a5a42814821b6ffc87e5Block Operator
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