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 4159519 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4161448 epoch_slot_no: 14248 block_no: 4159342 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1040 time: 2020-05-14 04:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x854ce8e28f4655a9274c5c7667e148e2b82cdaa3483d8ee70d29a4c95dc3d587Block Operator
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