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 4152912 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4154841 epoch_slot_no: 7641 block_no: 4152735 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1534 time: 2020-05-12 16:11:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xddd594f885e4f557042321ce11198fc3f3ddf5ff15e4fc0cd93f9046976cb74dBlock Operator
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