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 4159499 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4161428 epoch_slot_no: 14228 block_no: 4159322 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7209 time: 2020-05-14 04:47:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b11bde4ec643a6b9c2eb31d4c5f4783a36ab1c4778a5245034f34669c8b2cf0Block Operator
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