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 4156901 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4158830 epoch_slot_no: 11630 block_no: 4156724 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4066 time: 2020-05-13 14:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26eb4d3124baee8155d0fca657082c79253b6df15a272b65995b22e772ca7203Block Operator
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