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 4152262 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4154191 epoch_slot_no: 6991 block_no: 4152085 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1351 time: 2020-05-12 12:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc154eebc7a205af2595bc6dff4bc5c909db4f5cd8fa3036fc53dce642ec3a72Block Operator
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