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 4160245 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4162174 epoch_slot_no: 14974 block_no: 4160068 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2020-05-14 08:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb88860df87f06c490cdaa1abc5a4258d7471f696ff25f770f1af97e7b4e76764Block Operator
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