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 4147583 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4149512 epoch_slot_no: 2312 block_no: 4147406 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2248 time: 2020-05-11 10:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4bb4666f9f874f96b71f48b7921af2c957a6153b0b9a4a1a3d61f7d9ed7ba1a2Block Operator
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