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 4154851 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4156780 epoch_slot_no: 9580 block_no: 4154674 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2288 time: 2020-05-13 02:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9c3f196818a287133d801e63216d8eecf6a34b1e2fd6d19a5d6390cc4009c63Block Operator
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