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 4149273 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4151202 epoch_slot_no: 4002 block_no: 4149096 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1316 time: 2020-05-11 19:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51ecb586ccb2aa59fc7a72093d145752a59e51013ab29c6cbee40ac78a6ffb7aBlock Operator
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