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 4151011 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4152940 epoch_slot_no: 5740 block_no: 4150834 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6700 time: 2020-05-12 05:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xacaa31fde5d0298475bcdfd068dc7caacb508a98d00a9827c980afa32b1fa72bBlock Operator
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