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 4147574 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4149503 epoch_slot_no: 2303 block_no: 4147397 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1282 time: 2020-05-11 10:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7940073f41d6deb78c168a236bdb8968761d64fd6e1ac73264bfbb2d33a3531bBlock Operator
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