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 4158508 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4160437 epoch_slot_no: 13237 block_no: 4158331 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1619 time: 2020-05-13 23:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf83e33a3979f905b257e25352805bbd24b674ec04b5ab0b2ae025f94acb56e2Block Operator
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