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 4152428 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4154357 epoch_slot_no: 7157 block_no: 4152251 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2020-05-12 13:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdea59ab3867de7cf154f0c36f1ada13c5f26aab3a087f5e1b10843015e707121Block Operator
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