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 4147177 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4149106 epoch_slot_no: 1906 block_no: 4147000 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2020-05-11 08:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8202589ce98c07ecdea3c4d3ada1bcbaf22430fba055aa6c97dc77200d07d03fBlock Operator
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