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 4155382 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4157311 epoch_slot_no: 10111 block_no: 4155205 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2582 time: 2020-05-13 05:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c9a79ef7e595e3b6349edb8c0eaaa6b7e55df6406ee9dccaa919a7f93e0c34cBlock Operator
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