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 4147111 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4149040 epoch_slot_no: 1840 block_no: 4146934 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3750 time: 2020-05-11 07:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6614d5f925918d9e1ede1e6281f011b3d9c356e881004a543fd346c7be5ab7aBlock Operator
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