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 4151005 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4152934 epoch_slot_no: 5734 block_no: 4150828 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3087 time: 2020-05-12 05:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd9ad60031dadf771bac85ce24f7550ed11658caa00c900a10cd4521a4693aa67Block Operator
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