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 4155149 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4157078 epoch_slot_no: 9878 block_no: 4154972 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1172 time: 2020-05-13 04:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3bfe5beb704eeea0e01fa60c5c16afc2a9691dcd7ecb4defb261d02d12ef4114Block Operator
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