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 4151060 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4152989 epoch_slot_no: 5789 block_no: 4150883 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1787 time: 2020-05-12 05:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea46f292978c15a2d619af906de5b984b306ac70e1db89f17b1e9867f19816d2Block Operator
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