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 4150943 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4152872 epoch_slot_no: 5672 block_no: 4150766 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1319 time: 2020-05-12 05:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d1c81e288c8a241971fcf49893b7ca9a16c64a994c39e2b250ab3d1249965ffBlock Operator
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