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 4160947 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4162876 epoch_slot_no: 15676 block_no: 4160770 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2129 time: 2020-05-14 12:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c93615cd68ade6a1e032a7d4adaf0f7ef91547bca6d8888ac00d7ef07959481Block Operator
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