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 4153835 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4155764 epoch_slot_no: 8564 block_no: 4153658 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1808 time: 2020-05-12 21:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b51c3a06b34c7d2e6f210065e887186bcf343ebf593a4c77495d2658c76f936Block Operator
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