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 4151796 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4153725 epoch_slot_no: 6525 block_no: 4151619 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2056 time: 2020-05-12 09:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64af181f0acc60eff7a2b86ac7fd1b56219f977edde4f7767db66e4539ea9942Block Operator
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