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 4147244 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4149173 epoch_slot_no: 1973 block_no: 4147067 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2383 time: 2020-05-11 08:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f2e5c113cec5123edfed98ea219a08a1e0c3c5e13909129c07af952c2aee09fBlock Operator
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