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 4148611 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4150540 epoch_slot_no: 3340 block_no: 4148434 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4444 time: 2020-05-11 16:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0100ecc914ef55e5111cbd9e05f89e26da78c10db01bd6785611ccc93acb133bBlock Operator
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