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 4147119 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4149048 epoch_slot_no: 1848 block_no: 4146942 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1533 time: 2020-05-11 08:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c22e6401ead23e7a25021454c0e99a2f1e1e01ce6c0e2e0fdd1130b0cd1de9dBlock Operator
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