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 4156260 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4158189 epoch_slot_no: 10989 block_no: 4156083 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1853 time: 2020-05-13 10:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x783136aab94e432fa791e921643263e81f74716e503455e3e0895d6913ba38e7Block Operator
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