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 4152085 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4154014 epoch_slot_no: 6814 block_no: 4151908 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-05-12 11:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x444033dd17e55e33f11214868e95e043e2c9e49c3c63bb40a1891df76ec078adBlock Operator
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