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 4156447 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4158376 epoch_slot_no: 11176 block_no: 4156270 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2543 time: 2020-05-13 11:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91f08567ecc42d5a39eda032ed057685921dc927e8563e2d78e6a231acfa3886Block Operator
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