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 4154698 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4156627 epoch_slot_no: 9427 block_no: 4154521 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1926 time: 2020-05-13 02:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99548c7f5ddfeb6afe71bb873b4af12c8584a6bfa4a1a0713ffe39f7cfbdeb1bBlock Operator
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