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 4149025 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4150954 epoch_slot_no: 3754 block_no: 4148848 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2020-05-11 18:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd34a6f7dd110195eec55e30c82f19c7b2db327a3294bf0c89209ee5c894e83dBlock Operator
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