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 4156371 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4158300 epoch_slot_no: 11100 block_no: 4156194 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-05-13 11:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6cb431135ae77016c73f0d6198bc9626b38b3a288b7f9790a2ff138e07003a6fBlock Operator
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