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 4157487 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4159416 epoch_slot_no: 12216 block_no: 4157310 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1586 time: 2020-05-13 17:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeed64ca4e1fd3221813a06dc082c393e15e59e5e3d7734a6a160609492dda366Block Operator
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