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 4154381 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4156310 epoch_slot_no: 9110 block_no: 4154204 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3171 time: 2020-05-13 00:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd271452bcc4eb4c1e69fd77068be6563e41689de3a19b870f9720a49523e514cBlock Operator
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