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 4156641 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4158570 epoch_slot_no: 11370 block_no: 4156464 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1286 time: 2020-05-13 12:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf86656cc9ba1d3eeb2ac684c1786d337d0571518029f730b831fec897a4b52aeBlock Operator
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