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 4155177 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4157106 epoch_slot_no: 9906 block_no: 4155000 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2173 time: 2020-05-13 04:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc608615af5365d4c82f77977095f8840029d28b37a4e3986196ef8f3d1c20d65Block Operator
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