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 4156679 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4158608 epoch_slot_no: 11408 block_no: 4156502 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2514 time: 2020-05-13 13:07:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51dda6a1170dfb9640457ef7f9b6701d2e40621678deceade8c8c674091f4069Block Operator
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