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 4155556 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4157485 epoch_slot_no: 10285 block_no: 4155379 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1606 time: 2020-05-13 06:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06274f4520a4a0288648212d231e0dcccadcb8eaee9439678023bd5459508cedBlock Operator
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