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 4161254 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4163183 epoch_slot_no: 15983 block_no: 4161077 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2642 time: 2020-05-14 14:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x487f45018676074f116acb6d7b092f99c0d465461e000fd5c3ce403a992e7f7fBlock Operator
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