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 4151701 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4153630 epoch_slot_no: 6430 block_no: 4151524 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-05-12 09:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b8ca8a4c52a015186588da56a3968ad5c2c3ee93f3e2c82ed17d946b81aaf53Block Operator
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