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 4160389 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4162318 epoch_slot_no: 15118 block_no: 4160212 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-05-14 09:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x639c42c599f09a5f7922e153f37c66ed39890520004f2e9a83534a909ece04f1Block Operator
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