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 4157028 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4158957 epoch_slot_no: 11757 block_no: 4156851 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-05-13 15:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7657460abe98b821cf5f432644145894dc62a94a21881ccdc38e2c31520e0f0Block Operator
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