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 4157806 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4159735 epoch_slot_no: 12535 block_no: 4157629 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6826 time: 2020-05-13 19:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d43f2cec8275255cfbcfdf7d5ad7c944581139c920263f5c7393499ebb68c7eBlock Operator
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