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 4156969 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4158898 epoch_slot_no: 11698 block_no: 4156792 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1659 time: 2020-05-13 14:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8382c9996db3b38f8fb8dde4a5653f2d3379a3094d8df5426d26f0bfd0fedda1Block Operator
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