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 4148120 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4150049 epoch_slot_no: 2849 block_no: 4147943 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-05-11 13:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b1bbba10853cee7e3b3eacfa82064ef5c9264341b0cdb6cd2ad199749b2755fBlock Operator
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