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 4161064 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4162993 epoch_slot_no: 15793 block_no: 4160887 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1854 time: 2020-05-14 13:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71c78a57dd2d6d4f13e9df918dd94c93b120e69ec850e8f990ef582d2a875174Block Operator
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