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 4148012 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4149941 epoch_slot_no: 2741 block_no: 4147835 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-05-11 12:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23ff84021010716ec3c5d8335823285015051daf9c24806dbf68c57a1790c134Block Operator
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