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 4151409 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4153338 epoch_slot_no: 6138 block_no: 4151232 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2020-05-12 07:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78ed10c43e06d052c5eaa06f566f339a93b470bad12bf765d45ea365a6aae810Block Operator
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