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 4159765 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4161694 epoch_slot_no: 14494 block_no: 4159588 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 921 time: 2020-05-14 06:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5299d41714e9f3d4b2249f5508f0b013d74da916f1b01194d7ebf2e00549bb9Block Operator
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