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 4159808 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4161737 epoch_slot_no: 14537 block_no: 4159631 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3310 time: 2020-05-14 06:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa6927dd0b799d7dad290b9d954ff086c3009f42f304ade8f56387d997d9f30aBlock Operator
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