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 4156043 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4157972 epoch_slot_no: 10772 block_no: 4155866 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-05-13 09:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x224dcb51a52433b1f786d0bf6d36be67a3c89d585fdb2d4a86a0f1d0c15615b9Block Operator
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