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 4161488 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4163417 epoch_slot_no: 16217 block_no: 4161311 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4192 time: 2020-05-14 15:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9709e5dfb61da1f217b8358b77c4664ee49a036e86abe9e0c7c94d69194ca8dBlock Operator
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