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 4159883 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4161812 epoch_slot_no: 14612 block_no: 4159706 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-05-14 06:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab7521d6afc84fd332400a3b04649627ea49485c7499598271ccc2636f5fdc09Block Operator
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