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 4148304 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4150233 epoch_slot_no: 3033 block_no: 4148127 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1286 time: 2020-05-11 14:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8bbcd97938cd83c3d97f0b82cd1ec202b8a20d4ff80a31a9053737b189acc042Block Operator
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