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 4156809 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4158738 epoch_slot_no: 11538 block_no: 4156632 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-05-13 13:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48463f77b135a55787fc7afba7ec64c0a75e996a231236335136dbf046db1924Block Operator
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