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 4157854 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4159783 epoch_slot_no: 12583 block_no: 4157677 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1315 time: 2020-05-13 19:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a26715f936e8840c9fec8703388d45d9674f39c0ed9f18b7f628fd9ecacc8f5Block Operator
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