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 4150508 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4152437 epoch_slot_no: 5237 block_no: 4150331 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6820 time: 2020-05-12 02:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8995e5c5d43c0d94f9ff2759cfb36bc6ef3154d05471a14bf15a47149284064Block Operator
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