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 4156814 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4158743 epoch_slot_no: 11543 block_no: 4156637 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4783 time: 2020-05-13 13:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa990475610bd5422b44a97004624c95e8b8cdd711ef8741896b47c7db4ac8430Block Operator
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