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 4157422 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4159351 epoch_slot_no: 12151 block_no: 4157245 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3230 time: 2020-05-13 17:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa54489bde1b8dbc9d28471371aa86da36cd30d3b7fee9f9ea3a7dce77bb5e78fBlock Operator
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