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 4149077 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4151006 epoch_slot_no: 3806 block_no: 4148900 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 962 time: 2020-05-11 18:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2249dc650a77b88f53747a9d19c54abe1666a81dedb0d56ea4ee4bda9ee3a89Block Operator
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