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 4151589 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4153518 epoch_slot_no: 6318 block_no: 4151412 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3529 time: 2020-05-12 08:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb25e89bf2ac53a0ebed93b89ec298cecc3d2d3c1f0e4a7a9c4b264bca73008c9Block Operator
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