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 4162235 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4164164 epoch_slot_no: 16964 block_no: 4162058 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1791 time: 2020-05-14 19:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6e7c8834f9ffa1e6f8425f29ce13548ae2e0c0faed4c6263fd849a206153b97Block Operator
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