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 4151572 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4153501 epoch_slot_no: 6301 block_no: 4151395 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1538 time: 2020-05-12 08:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x893511c6338a79a096790b2e503099b92a1c7a53904ad0241895a46c3e8424c1Block Operator
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