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 4159185 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4161114 epoch_slot_no: 13914 block_no: 4159008 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4419 time: 2020-05-14 03:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1f0d766f5ed55a3383af9174c84614eabb9dc5df691a5d2a3d5a19a2e8671beBlock Operator
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