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 4160555 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4162484 epoch_slot_no: 15284 block_no: 4160378 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4452 time: 2020-05-14 10:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93a8a3c7c76bc090f1232e31f111fd0a8fcd5d853c1e1aa2216c91e06e29d149Block Operator
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