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 4150676 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4152605 epoch_slot_no: 5405 block_no: 4150499 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2927 time: 2020-05-12 03:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0eade8f337c379c0f5055c008e3360bf39013fe0a4425bd5b9c390161c1a437eBlock Operator
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