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 4156298 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4158227 epoch_slot_no: 11027 block_no: 4156121 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 9636 time: 2020-05-13 11:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45636517ce2e7fe980f9113d51771106abcb10bdcbb8767dd7820a6a11782655Block Operator
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