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 4148426 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4150355 epoch_slot_no: 3155 block_no: 4148249 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3568 time: 2020-05-11 15:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa991545de5d7015b3eac8e24b50c72dc0b8e7d5aec11d8248a0d299ee5986547Block Operator
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