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 4159471 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4161400 epoch_slot_no: 14200 block_no: 4159294 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3750 time: 2020-05-14 04:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7059a3202da6e23149c84bfe60a661439a645f856ea060a12469e715b11f29a7Block Operator
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