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 4156928 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4158857 epoch_slot_no: 11657 block_no: 4156751 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2475 time: 2020-05-13 14:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65667c68aa73450becaec4e38c5a01b6bcb462d14c27764d1b0b1a9781e3875cBlock Operator
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