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 4154889 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4156818 epoch_slot_no: 9618 block_no: 4154712 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1619 time: 2020-05-13 03:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f1b6990a417614dddf3dc5ec65336d0068ba05ea4c9c51543e9c9bfff3ad6ebBlock Operator
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