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 4154997 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4156926 epoch_slot_no: 9726 block_no: 4154820 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1557 time: 2020-05-13 03:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8246db7b1871e75f71b1fb8b477c7dd2e9c60d484865b8e1ecfc700c3b79234aBlock Operator
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