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 4159604 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4161533 epoch_slot_no: 14333 block_no: 4159427 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2020-05-14 05:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27d3de5f43b862d66e2e0cfbf95b784c0dd8aa080677b62804a01bd6a385d82cBlock Operator
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