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 4161144 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4163073 epoch_slot_no: 15873 block_no: 4160967 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2020-05-14 13:55:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c83eddc3d39c4887e056bc7d4c9e5dfef13b1591955663030e96c1798b447c3Block Operator
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