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 4154155 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4156084 epoch_slot_no: 8884 block_no: 4153978 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2577 time: 2020-05-12 23:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x662c969cf118e5e1c0d20c1b5b006c30fab1470e6dded27f0351fcea42f4ffedBlock Operator
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