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 4159506 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4161435 epoch_slot_no: 14235 block_no: 4159329 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2029 time: 2020-05-14 04:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x365efc7b8b727110c169657c257de49426aaa9157b9b5ad003fdc9debaf599e4Block Operator
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