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 4158535 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4160464 epoch_slot_no: 13264 block_no: 4158358 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1352 time: 2020-05-13 23:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x302ab0ef45dcfd352a031d42b61f5a47ba2da5d07c48b09cc602b88cd3c904baBlock Operator
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