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 4151178 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4153107 epoch_slot_no: 5907 block_no: 4151001 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 962 time: 2020-05-12 06:33:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c769cf6a50a70860a366f580af4cdbcbb8dea47522f8347dc1d8d876cf39d19Block Operator
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