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 4148835 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4150764 epoch_slot_no: 3564 block_no: 4148658 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3485 time: 2020-05-11 17:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a4e38f270cc38aa1af05cdc880593d7df210143bebfae4ce16a8078e912cd6dBlock Operator
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