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 4162887 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4164816 epoch_slot_no: 17616 block_no: 4162710 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1964 time: 2020-05-14 23:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33c3f951db70818275b2e10f5e51d95cf5c60fe4b2eb8424bbf384b31a8fde1bBlock Operator
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