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 4158278 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4160207 epoch_slot_no: 13007 block_no: 4158101 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3875 time: 2020-05-13 22:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc25e7c166e8b92858c49c8c71a0eb35eee8cf165b0dcb762fe00966860aa6cefBlock Operator
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