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 4153992 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4155921 epoch_slot_no: 8721 block_no: 4153815 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1353 time: 2020-05-12 22:11:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55589522c0cdc72364274b370b097de11251844ce4832fcc7e3d4f4ed7c9515dBlock Operator
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