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 4158315 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4160244 epoch_slot_no: 13044 block_no: 4158138 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1492 time: 2020-05-13 22:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80d239519a4f3ecaee2870ea0f506da12d48c10889d29c50c4f659a422a2f32dBlock Operator
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