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 4156163 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4158092 epoch_slot_no: 10892 block_no: 4155986 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3760 time: 2020-05-13 10:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ea3d428689639f63ffda69ce1de22bf9800f224d482da0247a3ab0ef728f1fbBlock Operator
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