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 4149068 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4150997 epoch_slot_no: 3797 block_no: 4148891 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 11493 time: 2020-05-11 18:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25959b2c45d4e4f81f52451be243054fdbc7267d70ca1eaaa5ef6cddd3efb87dBlock Operator
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