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 4160489 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4162418 epoch_slot_no: 15218 block_no: 4160312 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4136 time: 2020-05-14 10:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00ef64f93431d0c9af058920d3b0e49b443602ad9ee442c87ffb1e6c9082ec4bBlock Operator
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