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 4162417 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4164346 epoch_slot_no: 17146 block_no: 4162240 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1168 time: 2020-05-14 21:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1961731a8618c8868338c83b64ebb7151d41f68b8fe2e7b4aced620af483556bBlock Operator
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