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 4153980 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4155909 epoch_slot_no: 8709 block_no: 4153803 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3972 time: 2020-05-12 22:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28ce21373b07e79866f60560120ada7724bb2616affaa1691f6397e18ecd9837Block Operator
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