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 4157997 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4159926 epoch_slot_no: 12726 block_no: 4157820 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3242 time: 2020-05-13 20:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54d52c0f8b2a24dbe0ae355c6414b1562989a2daf995112c61cac3dd35977021Block Operator
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