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 4149617 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4151546 epoch_slot_no: 4346 block_no: 4149440 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1243 time: 2020-05-11 21:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc07b16b3795ce0c68f4d2cbd518d00a1cac824eb584ba8d829a7088f4b1663eBlock Operator
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