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 4160475 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4162404 epoch_slot_no: 15204 block_no: 4160298 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2805 time: 2020-05-14 10:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65340b9536334fce6180e5739a93f470d62b7ce6c06e7dc2174377c338901b78Block Operator
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