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 4148675 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4150604 epoch_slot_no: 3404 block_no: 4148498 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5184 time: 2020-05-11 16:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51ba964002b3e1ee2654114cf7b84f076313e9d59e588eb0acc9c64c859f40fbBlock Operator
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