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 4151694 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4153623 epoch_slot_no: 6423 block_no: 4151517 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2194 time: 2020-05-12 09:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb883af6d47821b74921c65aaa1cf02a00a587e0ed26382d3d856fa665827110Block Operator
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