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 4156896 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4158825 epoch_slot_no: 11625 block_no: 4156719 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2494 time: 2020-05-13 14:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f27692528398be2809ca40fb72c2be5751039aec1fa2f4e7247693f5e62aa21Block Operator
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