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 4158793 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4160722 epoch_slot_no: 13522 block_no: 4158616 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1483 time: 2020-05-14 00:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92553b648eb9694bda7e740457dd946a7131353f4cb335ef86fc7f720b3fa222Block Operator
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