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 4159443 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4161372 epoch_slot_no: 14172 block_no: 4159266 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1598 time: 2020-05-14 04:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0c020d545387c94555280c981732fb81a83172346da047a2d5a25c83a93a31dBlock Operator
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