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 4151256 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4153185 epoch_slot_no: 5985 block_no: 4151079 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1282 time: 2020-05-12 06:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa528d5f93fd929320e3195bf8a9ff1fd0417f85d24582553cb44f963c96fef77Block Operator
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