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 4154237 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4156166 epoch_slot_no: 8966 block_no: 4154060 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 954 time: 2020-05-12 23:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7f6ab54086d79cf5ce0aeb599a1881ed4b193008126c97899a5434c5ae7bc3fBlock Operator
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