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 4156723 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4158652 epoch_slot_no: 11452 block_no: 4156546 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2572 time: 2020-05-13 13:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbc881e62606c548223dc8e128e0b1609d485ebd644c6c536d14c492a60efed6Block Operator
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