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 4154787 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4156716 epoch_slot_no: 9516 block_no: 4154610 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 925 time: 2020-05-13 02:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3953e7ce68de83df5be3687f0e8463211c4566347ea9f2fa0143d382188a830fBlock Operator
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