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 4156543 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4158472 epoch_slot_no: 11272 block_no: 4156366 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3245 time: 2020-05-13 12:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf86d474555ec7e21ff76bf58608218d3160397166641a348e73ebeca799af51Block Operator
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