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 4152446 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4154375 epoch_slot_no: 7175 block_no: 4152269 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2020-05-12 13:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x408e4e57e4c9cd08b3732633b4633420bfe238afeb7edf0d12c29db4c90abc17Block Operator
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