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 4148500 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4150429 epoch_slot_no: 3229 block_no: 4148323 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1809 time: 2020-05-11 15:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15029c355d45adacb8f4ce39dcb2306a82648400e6fff97444b12e1d702cb78fBlock Operator
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