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 4148635 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4150564 epoch_slot_no: 3364 block_no: 4148458 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1976 time: 2020-05-11 16:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25fad28a677abd7eb14d6db2e3778fde55655265a5bf0708052de9616b70f912Block Operator
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