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 4157451 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4159380 epoch_slot_no: 12180 block_no: 4157274 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3212 time: 2020-05-13 17:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaaf1289a20dac90bba1855b16f013151af1fcd150478958b006d70cd4f2a6d70Block Operator
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