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 4160665 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4162594 epoch_slot_no: 15394 block_no: 4160488 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1623 time: 2020-05-14 11:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a3621447be56ad38231af5a2f04b1b01bf2fa788c393931e95839249198da35Block Operator
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