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 4160880 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4162809 epoch_slot_no: 15609 block_no: 4160703 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 925 time: 2020-05-14 12:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02801c59830f85951e6472bd07dc7ab5377637c571dd3d7ae338346c2098bfd9Block Operator
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