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 4158480 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4160409 epoch_slot_no: 13209 block_no: 4158303 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2699 time: 2020-05-13 23:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b8558b53c97a411fbffbf1a944826148c0328f9d75463646ccd4b0f006775bbBlock Operator
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