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 4148494 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4150423 epoch_slot_no: 3223 block_no: 4148317 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-05-11 15:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37b7a547b023ebb7b679d086dd8c1f48bd42c85cbf556a2152ae6b2b54f41bc0Block Operator
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