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 4155008 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4156937 epoch_slot_no: 9737 block_no: 4154831 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5505 time: 2020-05-13 03:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93e543aa46058fb34f0c0fd205e824167f2a27df8289f6a6f892353f965940f4Block Operator
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