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 4151048 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4152977 epoch_slot_no: 5777 block_no: 4150871 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 17042 time: 2020-05-12 05:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00d574fc1bcb847331083da232874c650503fc9038399158e3dc947e74a2e4c5Block Operator
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