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 4162025 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4163954 epoch_slot_no: 16754 block_no: 4161848 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1040 time: 2020-05-14 18:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01708783b9fd3a565a091fb65064e1cc3b9d40a8381c3caaf7c394ec33e7028aBlock Operator
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