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 4148811 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4150740 epoch_slot_no: 3540 block_no: 4148634 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2362 time: 2020-05-11 17:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x751da0ea7e364ed7b09a40028be81fc0c9e7f80ad22cd0d0d3999db07e4dfdecBlock Operator
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