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 4147765 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4149694 epoch_slot_no: 2494 block_no: 4147588 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-05-11 11:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdcaeab9bc39c58cf80725884ff9a3b0d0a983b8dcc53f4e178ef63a6d3a22eecBlock Operator
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