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 4150117 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4152046 epoch_slot_no: 4846 block_no: 4149940 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2366 time: 2020-05-12 00:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78ca459c946bd2fc2b3e97fdbb41f9c631eb1d1e2eb24c7982362423d9ed1da1Block Operator
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