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 4161728 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4163657 epoch_slot_no: 16457 block_no: 4161551 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2801 time: 2020-05-14 17:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd9aebb86ba7210489cf192cb476ffde410c531ce92849029b12b8aa19480e4ccBlock Operator
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