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 4162628 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4164557 epoch_slot_no: 17357 block_no: 4162451 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1588 time: 2020-05-14 22:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc609ed04fcba4295462be04c0409d39434a5bb60b3c4e9c54cd144088180bc56Block Operator
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