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 4148017 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4149946 epoch_slot_no: 2746 block_no: 4147840 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3488 time: 2020-05-11 13:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56eed747813e06b64427b0fb86ff6f28d9b096fcc6f677beb13c81cf1d05cea9Block Operator
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