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 4152285 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4154214 epoch_slot_no: 7014 block_no: 4152108 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1623 time: 2020-05-12 12:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ef36cdf556b00d973f70683edbfde7bb8b60303e3057b40dc0f862365fbfec0Block Operator
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