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 4151258 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4153187 epoch_slot_no: 5987 block_no: 4151081 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 8964 time: 2020-05-12 07:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97afdc200fc37424ff246245874697e6dca23e30603c3c48317a2255bfc22a9fBlock Operator
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