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 4152516 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4154445 epoch_slot_no: 7245 block_no: 4152339 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2020-05-12 13:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd195d70cce1b1bde07f60083f680e6fc26f41bfc6e526ef5240c081b78b24f0fBlock Operator
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