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 4156282 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4158211 epoch_slot_no: 11011 block_no: 4156105 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4099 time: 2020-05-13 10:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5bec1e76b9b595eaef3935c914fcbf476033f79ee61b086195fbd23172600a9fBlock Operator
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