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 4155910 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4157839 epoch_slot_no: 10639 block_no: 4155733 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 15838 time: 2020-05-13 08:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8893fc31d6e943e2ebdd6fce3081c4e3f4473f89ce83cf0c892f7fafb4d91f8dBlock Operator
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