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 4147841 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4149770 epoch_slot_no: 2570 block_no: 4147664 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3162 time: 2020-05-11 12:01:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9e2baadc9830e243399c9295348c0c43e1dbd5f099e83397de1990f0c5c7620Block Operator
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