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 4156511 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4158440 epoch_slot_no: 11240 block_no: 4156334 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2797 time: 2020-05-13 12:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52e2fd374144981a1c06452b7958eda25b8ab4035dee5799d2777da881dec533Block Operator
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