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 4157018 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4158947 epoch_slot_no: 11747 block_no: 4156841 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5328 time: 2020-05-13 15:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f53ce8056e1236377576f36fc4f3f87e429dee077b4ac356b7bb957edfc7608Block Operator
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