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 4151493 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4153422 epoch_slot_no: 6222 block_no: 4151316 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1040 time: 2020-05-12 08:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0931b843cdeac5ba47c79cb94ccb078fc5fc5e2cc1b47a33cdd7f789802a0e8Block Operator
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