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 4154714 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4156643 epoch_slot_no: 9443 block_no: 4154537 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2536 time: 2020-05-13 02:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c14680388a65596f8242a10c90cc98cbe7b5da311e55e9d440e2cd4445c3cbeBlock Operator
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