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 4156628 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4158557 epoch_slot_no: 11357 block_no: 4156451 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6580 time: 2020-05-13 12:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7223d54e5e2436b6f7d368aad858de1102ee42650cddf1e24eb01635b51c0d9dBlock Operator
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