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 4159342 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4161271 epoch_slot_no: 14071 block_no: 4159165 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1459 time: 2020-05-14 03:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1555abbd17e78bf59475a1bc73c8a082af3744c3998a75e66f9d16abb1e7432cBlock Operator
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