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 4152464 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4154393 epoch_slot_no: 7193 block_no: 4152287 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1647 time: 2020-05-12 13:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8af2f7bb5971fca4a334ddb19791061935926e6455d3ee96eb921532b389730dBlock Operator
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