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 4156036 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4157965 epoch_slot_no: 10765 block_no: 4155859 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5625 time: 2020-05-13 09:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc55af7a8fab3be10c73b56b7cdca8b4ae4ec63d48f807b0236b98e61fe0d69f9Block Operator
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