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 4158913 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4160842 epoch_slot_no: 13642 block_no: 4158736 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2844 time: 2020-05-14 01:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34817adea391d08ae73c1b3088612a2979de0200c084e3a85f5a87682d64f46aBlock Operator
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