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 4156394 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4158323 epoch_slot_no: 11123 block_no: 4156217 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-05-13 11:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0bae7d6dc0d7bba3d7270af222889ec3b19934aa43c0011f797e9e0c8fb032e6Block Operator
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