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 4148009 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4149938 epoch_slot_no: 2738 block_no: 4147832 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2171 time: 2020-05-11 12:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65d5c3dbe7efda2c105851db7ee88028cf6eb113fa38dafb6ab319f406a5e521Block Operator
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