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 4150900 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4152829 epoch_slot_no: 5629 block_no: 4150723 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2778 time: 2020-05-12 05:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf2cd7d830e0b292b68b4fccb8cc2e1489fb342b8a065f8a199ef442bf854dbcBlock Operator
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