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 4148003 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4149932 epoch_slot_no: 2732 block_no: 4147826 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1529 time: 2020-05-11 12:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2a131a7b49310aa5fcbc24dfcd40f974f59fc13be915a85b539099182b347d0Block Operator
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