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 4151394 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4153323 epoch_slot_no: 6123 block_no: 4151217 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1984 time: 2020-05-12 07:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa062fae3ac20d8fd88f930efc7b7e3be395bd1777e3abe6f6aea1f97d317e3cdBlock Operator
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