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 4149458 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4151387 epoch_slot_no: 4187 block_no: 4149281 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2847 time: 2020-05-11 21:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x367d13838d5553d66e3fc9557bc06da83afe2e0dcc745337dc0a616c1730451dBlock Operator
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