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 4155958 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4157887 epoch_slot_no: 10687 block_no: 4155781 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-05-13 09:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c8265fc5ddc7d5cb449a32711df9a687e924f3a0089385ad0c9585a4913ee0eBlock Operator
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