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 4158595 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4160524 epoch_slot_no: 13324 block_no: 4158418 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1498 time: 2020-05-13 23:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5a8a387706056cc06ef951b82e19eca833c9c9135ea60ced52a95c642bb6af9Block Operator
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