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 4159222 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4161151 epoch_slot_no: 13951 block_no: 4159045 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3544 time: 2020-05-14 03:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4af269b61b2d8958162b0b4639adce684c79c31a24ebf740bbf98668e1441f19Block Operator
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