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 4155579 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4157508 epoch_slot_no: 10308 block_no: 4155402 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1168 time: 2020-05-13 07:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03ef10bf1d329daca9ef7d65a6c45c7bd28c62dbcd606859f0f62239e4bb402aBlock Operator
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