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 4156639 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4158568 epoch_slot_no: 11368 block_no: 4156462 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1664 time: 2020-05-13 12:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95c423c7bfe94b94872d5604f3c30128d54d2fa4a7a94a4346933e12decce5b3Block Operator
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