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 4160250 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4162179 epoch_slot_no: 14979 block_no: 4160073 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6502 time: 2020-05-14 08:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb60da73ab9570cfdca3b6e0afd12fdba27dabb34c06fcb21b3fe3a7a4a4b0a2Block Operator
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