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 4153208 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4155137 epoch_slot_no: 7937 block_no: 4153031 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4417 time: 2020-05-12 17:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7331d42a0e9016259b2bd5dccc71472b1bac78f459be4e7a994138cfba3f929eBlock Operator
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