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 4161286 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4163215 epoch_slot_no: 16015 block_no: 4161109 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1943 time: 2020-05-14 14:43:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4f90aeab2d82ecd8d9ebea08e6de0e853425dfe318d793f0d87550eb7d750b9Block Operator
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