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 4149978 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4151907 epoch_slot_no: 4707 block_no: 4149801 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1278 time: 2020-05-11 23:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2cd0e71d8bcb1ea699bb7e222a0b454a9939c0b52eea77f880296997ea213596Block Operator
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