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 4159488 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4161417 epoch_slot_no: 14217 block_no: 4159311 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4066 time: 2020-05-14 04:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c9b5438383c53a52fc0296e58652045661f6aba6ed4ea892af775a3bdafa3a9Block Operator
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