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 4158427 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4160356 epoch_slot_no: 13156 block_no: 4158250 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-05-13 22:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab414e76a90e7da80d0c64a94347176f911d199ea80f634d95c0b8a01ec7b1baBlock Operator
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