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 4156845 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4158774 epoch_slot_no: 11574 block_no: 4156668 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1348 time: 2020-05-13 14:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7829f24f4f91c116ef9928da302d1978d3448bc33589e3b9662d54400310c641Block Operator
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