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 4158182 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4160111 epoch_slot_no: 12911 block_no: 4158005 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2038 time: 2020-05-13 21:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe84844881889eeb53656ebefe3f9220470a541a9b728ef06174734f211ce5d33Block Operator
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