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 4151040 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4152969 epoch_slot_no: 5769 block_no: 4150863 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1324 time: 2020-05-12 05:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a439b37a011d53d4ef33db11240d37b2353e73b048094517a732bc3482f7095Block Operator
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