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 4149227 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4151156 epoch_slot_no: 3956 block_no: 4149050 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1627 time: 2020-05-11 19:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe259a19fc826f1c26e4b180c96dbde05aa615a6b1c5451d2de2b204a0c4ae46cBlock Operator
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