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 4150249 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4152178 epoch_slot_no: 4978 block_no: 4150072 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1676 time: 2020-05-12 01:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b1f01888bdcc469bdf163de441060f5fd4b6f01d04af18dc73a3225c35f65dcBlock Operator
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