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 4153003 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4154932 epoch_slot_no: 7732 block_no: 4152826 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1906 time: 2020-05-12 16:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1430d1313bf29c92d466b1f9073b9c48c2d1ef938a4740cc118d8cfa9b0e7432Block Operator
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