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 4148019 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4149948 epoch_slot_no: 2748 block_no: 4147842 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2080 time: 2020-05-11 13:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x918e419685598c3683b9f50c4b897920e6667932a4b16b82178c713520d1860aBlock Operator
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