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 4151273 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4153202 epoch_slot_no: 6002 block_no: 4151096 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5642 time: 2020-05-12 07:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb33e8fe5055e3cab42d41bd5799e385c89a41f4b761b422501ebec4226727e7fBlock Operator
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