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 4156832 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4158761 epoch_slot_no: 11561 block_no: 4156655 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2219 time: 2020-05-13 13:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2007b3c7bbd682120c5c97647fe37acf2409e6179a5d88b6591f35104a96c94Block Operator
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