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 4159358 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4161287 epoch_slot_no: 14087 block_no: 4159181 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2576 time: 2020-05-14 04:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd31182d0d0faff2f2f0ea412beb55f107ba292099dc5984d7abfa9ea3cb06946Block Operator
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