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 4154249 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4156178 epoch_slot_no: 8978 block_no: 4154072 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1555 time: 2020-05-12 23:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19b78a0b853bf9b939ab72595190e8cbe0cd53e44769b53f94fb1329507d7fcaBlock Operator
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