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 4149020 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4150949 epoch_slot_no: 3749 block_no: 4148843 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2013 time: 2020-05-11 18:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65de5dcc27bb5c0014b7a91ab78927f0bcc76833515de3c34bfb2f6b794d58c6Block Operator
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