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 4149051 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4150980 epoch_slot_no: 3780 block_no: 4148874 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1143 time: 2020-05-11 18:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x990cb8ee01a153d762c02d1d8364b0c741d3dd8039682c4ae7afbdda0f0884c1Block Operator
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