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 4159172 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4161101 epoch_slot_no: 13901 block_no: 4158995 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-05-14 02:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68b5babf7a27fefd031b70929ed9fdd1146665d0e9d53d695737bbeba2d4bf03Block Operator
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