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 4160768 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4162697 epoch_slot_no: 15497 block_no: 4160591 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 13476 time: 2020-05-14 11:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23780abb5074b86c750b0ddcd0ca49889d3eecc13775bfcb882733d56fb50c47Block Operator
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