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 4152571 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4154500 epoch_slot_no: 7300 block_no: 4152394 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2020-05-12 14:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2693fbeeed816ff38c363216c184e7326a1ae2e713a34d529d92d9a8d56d9e1cBlock Operator
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