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 4153260 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4155189 epoch_slot_no: 7989 block_no: 4153083 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1980 time: 2020-05-12 18:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3df66ef86b9977ae3048d0fe1730334df6a315292dd6aff13c2eb2a1616583eaBlock Operator
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