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 4148621 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4150550 epoch_slot_no: 3350 block_no: 4148444 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4805 time: 2020-05-11 16:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a11071fdd356636c78abf664edf7cbcb2f2d794ff6c2caa9007523db91c506fBlock Operator
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