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 4149792 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4151721 epoch_slot_no: 4521 block_no: 4149615 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2251 time: 2020-05-11 22:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe509c331f64038432030e6905d6b6216018fa5fe9fccce11bec6e993dc3d9dd6Block Operator
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