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 4156433 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4158362 epoch_slot_no: 11162 block_no: 4156256 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4848 time: 2020-05-13 11:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x656d382a0b9e10b25cb8aa86e109929eee3a323b59b1c6f3a5e641ab4fd69ca1Block Operator
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