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 4161747 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4163676 epoch_slot_no: 16476 block_no: 4161570 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1500 time: 2020-05-14 17:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8ce85bdb6f61dd9675be8d5cd26465b172d99970faca836b2b1d87b98933d3cBlock Operator
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