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 4148018 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4149947 epoch_slot_no: 2747 block_no: 4147841 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2099 time: 2020-05-11 13:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x481f954e061fd4493e90737d2a938435d0d03a39ab00abaf60e3da5caade5218Block Operator
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