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 4148608 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4150537 epoch_slot_no: 3337 block_no: 4148431 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-05-11 16:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1af3541f0815b40f8ead4b7d09782258435f6a69aae796949c31221aaa432e9Block Operator
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