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 4160751 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4162680 epoch_slot_no: 15480 block_no: 4160574 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2020-05-14 11:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb72bef4cc38f7dfaa82722bd5fc269fd3b60c703f88d599a024f7923767786f0Block Operator
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