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 4155241 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4157170 epoch_slot_no: 9970 block_no: 4155064 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3104 time: 2020-05-13 05:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfcd1ba9bde790807a36e762ad2e4863001d2b1679c7a3efa19252ed7833983d5Block Operator
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