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 4156879 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4158808 epoch_slot_no: 11608 block_no: 4156702 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1176 time: 2020-05-13 14:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4874604db82030be96e0b2d03c12dff5be1827e1332e67e3d98953401821e456Block Operator
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