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 4161285 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4163214 epoch_slot_no: 16014 block_no: 4161108 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1648 time: 2020-05-14 14:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed446295ed9ae0860d6ea2263df73514ec8d4e32b4b8b3cacc10ae5b8b296b4fBlock Operator
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