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 4156967 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4158896 epoch_slot_no: 11696 block_no: 4156790 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2020-05-13 14:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x703e3972281ba1b4cd428b0c47327c52d1c5df834db4e2e5f352aad9961d55d1Block Operator
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