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 4156754 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4158683 epoch_slot_no: 11483 block_no: 4156577 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 962 time: 2020-05-13 13:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x859177cff109b1a49a1a366e724cb50426e8aee222c46f0ebd4e6af8864e8843Block Operator
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