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 4155297 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4157226 epoch_slot_no: 10026 block_no: 4155120 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1335 time: 2020-05-13 05:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x272e599ce0ff45093d502ea4c219b727f61c6e38a3c9ba525e0b53db3027e7a6Block Operator
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