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 4157086 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4159015 epoch_slot_no: 11815 block_no: 4156909 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2020-05-13 15:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x168e466a8d3977090248baf14991bbd9fdb26c46e85ca2d5e2fd66b43995a3ecBlock Operator
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