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 4150718 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4152647 epoch_slot_no: 5447 block_no: 4150541 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3160 time: 2020-05-12 04:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa561331cacb0d4b03f96ceae973ed53c9a7c5f1c195840911265f2f6c38fcef6Block Operator
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