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 4147777 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4149706 epoch_slot_no: 2506 block_no: 4147600 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1500 time: 2020-05-11 11:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed0541969389f4417227839c21caa263b70e8c7d76b512fd3f089dab9e0e9e68Block Operator
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