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 4162909 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4164838 epoch_slot_no: 17638 block_no: 4162732 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2168 time: 2020-05-14 23:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6eaa905ce24da4df0432b131e0b5fa2936a907f4d9fe27bcbf9bfbd6fb61a699Block Operator
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