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 4148217 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4150146 epoch_slot_no: 2946 block_no: 4148040 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1940 time: 2020-05-11 14:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d13d711eed7e28b464bb5dfb7de136f468c1bbd0cf1564d2c9eb63c7a6170c3Block Operator
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