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 4153302 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4155231 epoch_slot_no: 8031 block_no: 4153125 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 919 time: 2020-05-12 18:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85998b9e7aec7fa5de0898339eaf2407f34b72a58780aae05bc2be3f3c452c6fBlock Operator
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