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 4156268 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4158197 epoch_slot_no: 10997 block_no: 4156091 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 21997 time: 2020-05-13 10:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8a74f5c67822a9afbf3e1a9076f95e0e7dcb5cdf3d6b427f6f0059df392c6b8Block Operator
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