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 4154939 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4156868 epoch_slot_no: 9668 block_no: 4154762 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5040 time: 2020-05-13 03:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7f0a0e2dbb8564f47a595d4bb5fd3e26b4447973093bfb524efc787d13c056dBlock Operator
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