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 4151869 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4153798 epoch_slot_no: 6598 block_no: 4151692 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1808 time: 2020-05-12 10:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaeb9fb634c779d1554760f172ae63622494817eab9e2ed33beb4b1fa315ab12aBlock Operator
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