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 4148078 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4150007 epoch_slot_no: 2807 block_no: 4147901 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1139 time: 2020-05-11 13:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa023a2ba4ae7c35a0f8d9b6e6877c93ed66b3661944ebe2aa251182fbaeb27c4Block Operator
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