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 4149643 Details
Epoch: 192Number of transactions in block: 1
slot_no: 4151572
epoch_slot_no: 4372
block_no: 4149466
slot_leader_id: 6
size: 2872
time: 2020-05-11 22:02:11
proto_major: 1
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x68462cb24c563e185da89b7150261d63fa83d98cc60edfc38cc0f3ebe401ad2e
Block Operator
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