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 4160257 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4162186 epoch_slot_no: 14986 block_no: 4160080 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3630 time: 2020-05-14 09:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb144ef41ff0e9361736d7dc67e09ea1e7c42a894e2d001ccdb85f9e9975883c4Block Operator
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