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 4155477 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4157406 epoch_slot_no: 10206 block_no: 4155300 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4419 time: 2020-05-13 06:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02a68eae317ae6cfecd71e8a084f8bc68ccd6b8214c9d0f2634938f66f4d797aBlock Operator
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