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 4158496 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4160425 epoch_slot_no: 13225 block_no: 4158319 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1122 time: 2020-05-13 23:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ca6c775d0a33e9b2946d506b7f363e1ba82e3bd4a2669ecf2851bc268580e73Block Operator
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