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 4153118 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4155047 epoch_slot_no: 7847 block_no: 4152941 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2020-05-12 17:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc4c9b36eb7725d9793de1059c2e5551060cd29b541af82c9993911b7ffc3a26Block Operator
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