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 4160887 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4162816 epoch_slot_no: 15616 block_no: 4160710 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2020-05-14 12:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1cca207fc9e07839f0cfd658f7f3f7600df0739e5610e3d86b5602bb9e5ddd7Block Operator
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