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 4152686 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4154615 epoch_slot_no: 7415 block_no: 4152509 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-05-12 14:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b1c92cf2d160ff9c1557359246f5bc98f9ee8f4a430f918ba220e1684d95767Block Operator
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