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 4151884 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4153813 epoch_slot_no: 6613 block_no: 4151707 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-05-12 10:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2aea78003cb667dbcdad4f7c2cfe38cf2ef97eb510c76d9f4a39fc57c1e5aaa9Block Operator
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