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 4154337 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4156266 epoch_slot_no: 9066 block_no: 4154160 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2020-05-13 00:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2178fe981640666cd3f1f3692b191517ebd43e00be6188629ebb7f1fd63c3b63Block Operator
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