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 4148378 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4150307 epoch_slot_no: 3107 block_no: 4148201 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5036 time: 2020-05-11 15:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1ceeaaa3c1f411ab6d5f6b4e678485d6e08d48128cc2717f3aefb2296de068eBlock Operator
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