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 4147401 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4149330 epoch_slot_no: 2130 block_no: 4147224 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2641 time: 2020-05-11 09:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc284c5a588ed3a7a8a7b4420a258fac190c77c8aff776fff600f934b9f0dc7bbBlock Operator
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