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 4151714 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4153643 epoch_slot_no: 6443 block_no: 4151537 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1719 time: 2020-05-12 09:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5aa43f265757027fb4aa5af796663c0d74b38bdae5a5f8f499e0d3847bfd47d1Block Operator
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