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 4147127 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4149056 epoch_slot_no: 1856 block_no: 4146950 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3430 time: 2020-05-11 08:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x562681fa071176b1b32059514f3ea7e493a15a5c46d572fb3d9d6cb8d5e4edd6Block Operator
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