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 4151853 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4153782 epoch_slot_no: 6582 block_no: 4151676 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2936 time: 2020-05-12 10:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3dcd991ca8da3dc89a6d24a0d360102f920bea77d9f7aa60a4ca6a45f77a7aeBlock Operator
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