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 4157219 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4159148 epoch_slot_no: 11948 block_no: 4157042 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-05-13 16:07:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd695b70c6cdb55de583326387bac1151ed0ddff09cb7dc3a2dccbd7ffd7a96aBlock Operator
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