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 4150168 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4152097 epoch_slot_no: 4897 block_no: 4149991 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2248 time: 2020-05-12 00:57:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6f56e9ed73a3b03a96a2cb16ba5f054597e0a3ae15cd4b13aecdf74e48799b5Block Operator
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