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 4149479 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4151408 epoch_slot_no: 4208 block_no: 4149302 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2438 time: 2020-05-11 21:07:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99c4f987ec69341571163d4207fb7010386a1b175ccfde58497b893f9d5c42a3Block Operator
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