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 4156417 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4158346 epoch_slot_no: 11146 block_no: 4156240 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 905 time: 2020-05-13 11:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94b23b74672e6f01ab57ead53115a481d10294b4fadb7f97415937a337a437b7Block Operator
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