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 4155145 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4157074 epoch_slot_no: 9874 block_no: 4154968 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4848 time: 2020-05-13 04:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c45df856bdb9b545cf4d5441959a4cc7c0c102a47135e470d87a0f51d7e0f91Block Operator
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