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 4159445 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4161374 epoch_slot_no: 14174 block_no: 4159268 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1368 time: 2020-05-14 04:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x962be93fe609e595ca6455558fdc91ab1f7f4ec928e82fe567a22a02841eecf2Block Operator
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