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 4150088 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4152017 epoch_slot_no: 4817 block_no: 4149911 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6776 time: 2020-05-12 00:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33549177eee450cc3903a56223b7121389852324b7f158374d4cb4e12cdc6523Block Operator
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