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 4148623 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4150552 epoch_slot_no: 3352 block_no: 4148446 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2020-05-11 16:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0cfc53efc494bf327507432a14ac6c88575220db355f8352a01feb18a2c96c76Block Operator
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