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 4155949 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4157878 epoch_slot_no: 10678 block_no: 4155772 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2020-05-13 09:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4837c1a71e7687e2fc7322911d0b88410104c8db4f95b7183186a19d9401b45Block Operator
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