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 4150436 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4152365 epoch_slot_no: 5165 block_no: 4150259 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1635 time: 2020-05-12 02:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9abce34f27613fddeadf3a08bcea78bc4a7ae4dacaa5e6a12003ad6b24d5bb7eBlock Operator
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