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 4157972 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4159901 epoch_slot_no: 12701 block_no: 4157795 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1953 time: 2020-05-13 20:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba555e664ea538bcdbe0bcc57d6837abde2d597663d32de3f47a88f52d98a411Block Operator
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