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 4151480 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4153409 epoch_slot_no: 6209 block_no: 4151303 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1171 time: 2020-05-12 08:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4896481f08c95b9a8f3701306dc6c252d6ba50cbc33c2a66f4a806d818e81b7eBlock Operator
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