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 4157528 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4159457 epoch_slot_no: 12257 block_no: 4157351 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 7136 time: 2020-05-13 17:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2f990948831f54ec9f4f2d7f94c738d651c882ba3a20afd5cf6b14d9129b9d7Block Operator
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