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 4156702 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4158631 epoch_slot_no: 11431 block_no: 4156525 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2020-05-13 13:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed99ae6adde0f3e3a83f45aa7e83670d8cbd146d9d483d3507178aac007ca436Block Operator
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