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 4148096 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4150025 epoch_slot_no: 2825 block_no: 4147919 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1443 time: 2020-05-11 13:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0e384faf3f9ed91cff68e2e3306e96ab93d83ac0e8a623e2d1d4ce8832cdaccBlock Operator
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