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 4160486 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4162415 epoch_slot_no: 15215 block_no: 4160309 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2039 time: 2020-05-14 10:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc12ac12689169b2ba82693567f1a3204cb4b9ce0783f120175a0e44bf62d5508Block Operator
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