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 4147094 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4149023 epoch_slot_no: 1823 block_no: 4146917 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3783 time: 2020-05-11 07:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54f85d839657e8acf3e50c71b57215715ccf7fca1c2b618fb7a3a799d6d0e6f7Block Operator
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