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 4157101 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4159030 epoch_slot_no: 11830 block_no: 4156924 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1261 time: 2020-05-13 15:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c58d2970cabb16d0ece4fb77a571edcdcd1e3b9b1fe6ab77381a6f69557ec61Block Operator
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