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 4157311 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4159240 epoch_slot_no: 12040 block_no: 4157134 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1623 time: 2020-05-13 16:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x425f32c689352000b0e5b9bc4b92b20714d54c9fce86f40fdb7ef277c23d6609Block Operator
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