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 4158619 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4160548 epoch_slot_no: 13348 block_no: 4158442 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4038 time: 2020-05-13 23:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0b1381f7133b26b2686d2fd809ec186cd9ac8081a02f6c89ab2c4e780663413Block Operator
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