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 4155962 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4157891 epoch_slot_no: 10691 block_no: 4155785 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4243 time: 2020-05-13 09:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95ad1505ae2cdcc5d91029482ba0baef3e11f0ea2ac0c406d9181251b7fb73d9Block Operator
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