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 4152249 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4154178 epoch_slot_no: 6978 block_no: 4152072 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3081 time: 2020-05-12 12:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7de486e4d1efc9085802d1c4921bbba2fe0c2c656ea357a2e5615e208967c03eBlock Operator
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