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 4148772 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4150701 epoch_slot_no: 3501 block_no: 4148595 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4826 time: 2020-05-11 17:11:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdafb6bbe0d4fb263b3acebd51f22c49bcd601cb22a311b88744bc0b51c1a8646Block Operator
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