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 4156657 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4158586 epoch_slot_no: 11386 block_no: 4156480 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2616 time: 2020-05-13 13:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6199ed7710239c201e63f24b21dff92ed9b987bc9856235f315ab9d41683b4d7Block Operator
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