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 4157709 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4159638 epoch_slot_no: 12438 block_no: 4157532 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2173 time: 2020-05-13 18:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f901bd1f49d14efd2b64d5b3fd8e52d0313cdc716c7b5938f1ed493b9bcbc84Block Operator
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