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 4152429 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4154358 epoch_slot_no: 7158 block_no: 4152252 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1849 time: 2020-05-12 13:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16dae6b588c7219adeec71144db8d1e6e2341954fe367cfd53504b5aea98c13fBlock Operator
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