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 4151797 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4153726 epoch_slot_no: 6526 block_no: 4151620 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1525 time: 2020-05-12 10:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x766ce2496d4d048550f984e019b2bc39ccf7eeb25c03e52b1ae5cdf2961d1d0fBlock Operator
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