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 4149482 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4151411 epoch_slot_no: 4211 block_no: 4149305 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1947 time: 2020-05-11 21:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeda2034c4db9242d665bf082204c89f692b96ef85b178c9b3fe74ca86acb2d77Block Operator
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