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 4151079 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4153008 epoch_slot_no: 5808 block_no: 4150902 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2507 time: 2020-05-12 06:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6503a603261d6e8655c30e49f49925c978953b839f3a00f7161dd0f2635ab356Block Operator
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