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 4156893 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4158822 epoch_slot_no: 11622 block_no: 4156716 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1344 time: 2020-05-13 14:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d387e2c17305b6069dc2ad13326015d95cc46dd69c4079a6285988f4d83b666Block Operator
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