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 4156409 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4158338 epoch_slot_no: 11138 block_no: 4156232 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4986 time: 2020-05-13 11:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x688a74cdc1c0babef706b14cd776300b32c0af175b9ed4e6d9fe2c2c31b49931Block Operator
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