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 4158262 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4160191 epoch_slot_no: 12991 block_no: 4158085 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1899 time: 2020-05-13 21:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x301b78e5d1c1a613d55f9d377db6c51381adcd372399cce816125865a120a175Block Operator
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