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 4157896 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4159825 epoch_slot_no: 12625 block_no: 4157719 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1274 time: 2020-05-13 19:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1bf1939c5504a3f8aea1eea1ad244991315f63d82ee09e6f5697843dee4975daBlock Operator
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