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 4154313 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4156242 epoch_slot_no: 9042 block_no: 4154136 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1850 time: 2020-05-12 23:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1f0b05ea5c955d5084d35b46e5d955e148aee62f629ca37f0b6e408ef48fc49Block Operator
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