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 4148168 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4150097 epoch_slot_no: 2897 block_no: 4147991 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6185 time: 2020-05-11 13:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ecf010ce7501a3b558b4991525967f3d7926c5a99b6f24e0effcba05bb76ce1Block Operator
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