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 4152254 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4154183 epoch_slot_no: 6983 block_no: 4152077 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1730 time: 2020-05-12 12:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27f283f3a8ebac8092c5ec5a18d8f50c7cb25513807df4e841a24c57aa040fceBlock Operator
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