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 4159037 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4160966 epoch_slot_no: 13766 block_no: 4158860 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1205 time: 2020-05-14 02:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f00235c1ccd2f5519af8efed918fb9e5147904100c8eee198ce6b2a6886d53eBlock Operator
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