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 4152796 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4154725 epoch_slot_no: 7525 block_no: 4152619 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1102 time: 2020-05-12 15:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5615b38d85c2fe86fa2e199ee16939a629e7dad2703bfcb1d3341a17a437416eBlock Operator
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