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 4157769 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4159698 epoch_slot_no: 12498 block_no: 4157592 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1172 time: 2020-05-13 19:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x417de5283f12db9906bec555eb0d730ac29f190c22722fff9697f4063a6a7e3aBlock Operator
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