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 4158458 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4160387 epoch_slot_no: 13187 block_no: 4158281 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6244 time: 2020-05-13 23:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36fd620522a1e027bd64dd93bfd847a8532ca45cc96f8551a576288cef8009ebBlock Operator
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