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 4160713 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4162642 epoch_slot_no: 15442 block_no: 4160536 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1315 time: 2020-05-14 11:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe69d792a845631b0a67ce8afea95f1ac5f0bfd129a648ee2db0aee8cbe0024a3Block Operator
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