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 4161958 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4163887 epoch_slot_no: 16687 block_no: 4161781 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2565 time: 2020-05-14 18:27:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x308337289f32aafc2b56a5a3a29feee7fb22c475bc429095bcb5e2c533ec92b8Block Operator
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