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 4155580 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4157509 epoch_slot_no: 10309 block_no: 4155403 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4124 time: 2020-05-13 07:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6753faf26c3e97fd0e8e27021a3b8719ca0c05c928f5b6d9c0e95f2435aae2dBlock Operator
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