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 4154253 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4156182 epoch_slot_no: 8982 block_no: 4154076 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2807 time: 2020-05-12 23:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd368670b1c90db4b778d5a64cd514633df7c00df66575e129c09ec7d8a7c8f91Block Operator
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