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 4156605 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4158534 epoch_slot_no: 11334 block_no: 4156428 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1468 time: 2020-05-13 12:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb519d188cb1caa579e8fb2be61d6be4ef6b17ae759fcf2b0cb6f1a3bbb4f5ffaBlock Operator
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