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 4154678 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4156607 epoch_slot_no: 9407 block_no: 4154501 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1040 time: 2020-05-13 02:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x104736988439dc372adb849441df2d6589925f5b6e3697786d4e84d8bec0199fBlock Operator
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