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 4147331 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4149260 epoch_slot_no: 2060 block_no: 4147154 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2229 time: 2020-05-11 09:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb305f0f1151b1bdbdb75c05106b04c9c4458e480ac7808688f3f7f8bcdb74c1eBlock Operator
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