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 4157406 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4159335 epoch_slot_no: 12135 block_no: 4157229 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2806 time: 2020-05-13 17:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6adb42768d98111d283e3d70efe37627b50bbf3c7621d9c8def9f80a5c5c5e0eBlock Operator
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