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 4160951 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4162880 epoch_slot_no: 15680 block_no: 4160774 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1606 time: 2020-05-14 12:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x242ca38bbe8bb83dcaf7086a8f200e0c9dd5d509b4b4cbf0f81aba7906670866Block Operator
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