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 4159712 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4161641 epoch_slot_no: 14441 block_no: 4159535 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2020-05-14 05:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a2c34065a35bfec62285c3855d200206db0480b8f1beb3e2a90453cccecf92cBlock Operator
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