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 4150868 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4152797 epoch_slot_no: 5597 block_no: 4150691 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8731 time: 2020-05-12 04:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2eaa361b73c0355c04b6b7c789ddb89515405cc67fb653beaaa8c08ae38cb0aBlock Operator
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