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 4147508 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4149437 epoch_slot_no: 2237 block_no: 4147331 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1089 time: 2020-05-11 10:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8996074bed42352fb464ee1ba5d9aae195757ef6f0ef0d7de030c2f8e4b84fe4Block Operator
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