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 4154451 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4156380 epoch_slot_no: 9180 block_no: 4154274 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1719 time: 2020-05-13 00:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ea9c5e01c7ff38782cbeb8de17c228cb1c6374f2f395caeed87323b14cc5cd7Block Operator
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