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 4154793 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4156722 epoch_slot_no: 9522 block_no: 4154616 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1274 time: 2020-05-13 02:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x709eedabdecf2529fec6ff303101eb6b5a2ade997ec6236b398c991e766dd84dBlock Operator
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