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 3148448 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3149837 epoch_slot_no: 17837 block_no: 3148301 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5003 time: 2019-09-23 00:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x60e5124e221793473c83ad285f33f9d90d99a9d3456178f02beb73cc062c2b67Block Operator
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