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 4152690 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4154619 epoch_slot_no: 7419 block_no: 4152513 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2592 time: 2020-05-12 14:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5aaaaf042abe89e91d6711d68dfffb21e946a337d6bae9904b79fc3a23568fe4Block Operator
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