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 4150490 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4152419 epoch_slot_no: 5219 block_no: 4150313 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2289 time: 2020-05-12 02:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7aca4ac5b901337e08fdf7fe6997f2a09a7846914b1a04c62dea8232ef44cbaBlock Operator
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