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 4158249 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4160178 epoch_slot_no: 12978 block_no: 4158072 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1538 time: 2020-05-13 21:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbff84d8c6b1dde32cdc62ae7046b8b8f8d4150bf5fc893c6cd09c26a2241b41fBlock Operator
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