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 4151775 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4153704 epoch_slot_no: 6504 block_no: 4151598 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6689 time: 2020-05-12 09:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb599978d0d026745dd23c8b57f0bd690465a44e9569c322ddecba178f61b9aefBlock Operator
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