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 4157200 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4159129 epoch_slot_no: 11929 block_no: 4157023 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 962 time: 2020-05-13 16:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x572c1ce8dee8c3eb4610f13ba46496c24a95d3da8395762525360ad45ff46e7eBlock Operator
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