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 4156421 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4158350 epoch_slot_no: 11150 block_no: 4156244 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4132 time: 2020-05-13 11:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe41a4d3d54bd0f5d2724a0709445546dd115326cc940095b0105bf27769aae8eBlock Operator
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