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 4159487 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4161416 epoch_slot_no: 14216 block_no: 4159310 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2042 time: 2020-05-14 04:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ec0a0612cf09f3dd740f16e2b19c86f8a037ca36592de8c79fedb5bc18ad296Block Operator
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