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 4152251 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4154180 epoch_slot_no: 6980 block_no: 4152074 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1344 time: 2020-05-12 12:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1ff3091d91e86416d6044b7be09132334f976654eca76662bf0a4e309e5f6d6Block Operator
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