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 4149766 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4151695 epoch_slot_no: 4495 block_no: 4149589 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1862 time: 2020-05-11 22:43:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9077791f40562b5f69c7aa2ff1b3d246aa035dc7fe3e5cb7e4e7b23c1873f3beBlock Operator
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