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 4154085 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4156014 epoch_slot_no: 8814 block_no: 4153908 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2771 time: 2020-05-12 22:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ab457cfb45b024b909facd05fc9b729d23e2fdbb735bb3c8060880c63094061Block Operator
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