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 4157480 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4159409 epoch_slot_no: 12209 block_no: 4157303 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1714 time: 2020-05-13 17:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaee8f6692e6f193044bcf7501e036c5678ff8441ea7b3942d867f42ed9e71331Block Operator
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