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 4156766 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4158695 epoch_slot_no: 11495 block_no: 4156589 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1352 time: 2020-05-13 13:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28b7a529da8e6c93bfe8acc2e504f2dbf177815af5bdcbd1fe22a4e354a08a1aBlock Operator
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