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 4160273 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4162202 epoch_slot_no: 15002 block_no: 4160096 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1344 time: 2020-05-14 09:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa090491b1ea2482c6811384099301caf156233fb8d9747c43e360280c1c46bfeBlock Operator
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