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 4159268 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4161197 epoch_slot_no: 13997 block_no: 4159091 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6333 time: 2020-05-14 03:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8efcf0bc9cd739b848e33fea5a8123c677370b1cb3a817a69329603b65c8b49bBlock Operator
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