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 4156758 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4158687 epoch_slot_no: 11487 block_no: 4156581 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1040 time: 2020-05-13 13:33:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1a2e865cc05123f963e55775e98de944d289cc36fdc4b6faeda8b3717006b44Block Operator
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