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 4156803 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4158732 epoch_slot_no: 11532 block_no: 4156626 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1385 time: 2020-05-13 13:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36deed75c5b765f073c85d33384b03dd5cbf18de9be77d7bae70c191b262146eBlock Operator
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