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 4158500 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4160429 epoch_slot_no: 13229 block_no: 4158323 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1532 time: 2020-05-13 23:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4c586ddde32ced26181cb2a7a156dbe4f2ae2d0ee5a364f2e95d0e59c02b409Block Operator
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