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 4151091 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4153020 epoch_slot_no: 5820 block_no: 4150914 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7328 time: 2020-05-12 06:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f00139c3eee5f9a1d554d3cab9e30357e4afb757b3aff60919a69a5b5021340Block Operator
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