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 4148173 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4150102 epoch_slot_no: 2902 block_no: 4147996 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3771 time: 2020-05-11 13:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a0121481ac1130cc185badcd80538e31a8b14bfc2599de3f4f80307c4001971Block Operator
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