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 4152700 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4154629 epoch_slot_no: 7429 block_no: 4152523 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2346 time: 2020-05-12 15:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb47c49a26740d592b6ecf98d9dc543c7904078c0a41c3dc1c0d32a68d96da90dBlock Operator
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