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 4151274 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4153203 epoch_slot_no: 6003 block_no: 4151097 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2020-05-12 07:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5cbea47d6ba4eb83034aac4ea747a3e4ed3ed63241de6f75aa3d1c71e69cb834Block Operator
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