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 4157678 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4159607 epoch_slot_no: 12407 block_no: 4157501 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3840 time: 2020-05-13 18:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47fdd3766b22e4dcde1acf9cb4970695fbacfaeab851b45f392756ee7d796c6fBlock Operator
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