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 4151756 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4153685 epoch_slot_no: 6485 block_no: 4151579 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2020-05-12 09:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3eb6fed93e88757dde7179a9ce344b7f35d8e6963a4093ab3d5d81eebbc5f6edBlock Operator
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