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 4161238 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4163167 epoch_slot_no: 15967 block_no: 4161061 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3443 time: 2020-05-14 14:27:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3fc16d9a8ad0a477ab7366d5ee9400ba2e5b0741724b91dbaa8ad14be7baeffBlock Operator
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