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 4157964 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4159893 epoch_slot_no: 12693 block_no: 4157787 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-05-13 20:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64d31a550aecd748c477ad3fdd5ec7fbeec70c1b00a4451fd9ec53eeee1f3479Block Operator
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