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 4162659 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4164588 epoch_slot_no: 17388 block_no: 4162482 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1143 time: 2020-05-14 22:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x274df02c98942f0b7bd459c7a85b4ca7c73d190c5adb4755f9b525b4ae45f4b7Block Operator
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