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 4159042 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4160971 epoch_slot_no: 13771 block_no: 4158865 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2068 time: 2020-05-14 02:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb90414437dc57d366ad5da7369ad2773b0e53ddc189f94c782c110281e6b536Block Operator
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