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 4148954 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4150883 epoch_slot_no: 3683 block_no: 4148777 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1828 time: 2020-05-11 18:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c404aaf3f5df11c75933bd4ac1dc046a0eb713961e9689763760f2ee60674c6Block Operator
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