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 4162169 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4164098 epoch_slot_no: 16898 block_no: 4161992 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1106 time: 2020-05-14 19:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8a859274da47f471b70fae126ba336fc62835d1fdb697b251a958de90c939bbBlock Operator
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