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 4148240 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4150169 epoch_slot_no: 2969 block_no: 4148063 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2520 time: 2020-05-11 14:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e7456ae47fc13c682df15ca7e3e72f75cfada4b7939c878d446a122c9bdbb98Block Operator
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