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 4156519 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4158448 epoch_slot_no: 11248 block_no: 4156342 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1681 time: 2020-05-13 12:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3053be5997c10684e20075b04fab3ecd38c00bac2e4323a9437da61e0a594e18Block Operator
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