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 4151035 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4152964 epoch_slot_no: 5764 block_no: 4150858 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-05-12 05:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6eaf45c2a4d946fe38d8d649178ea8bbe8b7b3168f0d8542615046db8bd4759bBlock Operator
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