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 4156933 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4158862 epoch_slot_no: 11662 block_no: 4156756 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2020-05-13 14:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60a097c101cd1ce80688a37eea556360fa435982e4a6cf3b725bd11ffa1bfd1cBlock Operator
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