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 4156315 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4158244 epoch_slot_no: 11044 block_no: 4156138 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4822 time: 2020-05-13 11:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69a0c63769f8144368bd3e08accf3d70f703da646b75d00d99f1123664c52cd9Block Operator
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