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 4158768 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4160697 epoch_slot_no: 13497 block_no: 4158591 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-05-14 00:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86f99501e908beae7d85df8654d59d9e7665803b22ee7a7d283192aa2d0537f8Block Operator
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