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 4151476 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4153405 epoch_slot_no: 6205 block_no: 4151299 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6359 time: 2020-05-12 08:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12fe2cd67779c396672711f9b76c350144e40a0e4a16f05cc7e5b75154e494bdBlock Operator
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