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 4156122 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4158051 epoch_slot_no: 10851 block_no: 4155945 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4456 time: 2020-05-13 10:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35940b9dcef0c0102c45f87d3f51b5148c9c7036b3525cae55c423beb57e0c25Block Operator
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