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 4156423 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4158352 epoch_slot_no: 11152 block_no: 4156246 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2020-05-13 11:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf34383f7703ecd74f0b5287204a650edc74986d2006830fc4afc2162445289dBlock Operator
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