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 4148974 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4150903 epoch_slot_no: 3703 block_no: 4148797 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1176 time: 2020-05-11 18:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2519432179e56056b21b29b7a9610474ecfe983279368f4cb65a8e13a9f2161Block Operator
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