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 4159376 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4161305 epoch_slot_no: 14105 block_no: 4159199 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1203 time: 2020-05-14 04:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb41b84d8e76cd9ee3fa68daf01fda55564c7afaf8e9b8b925472f08a40111ad0Block Operator
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