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 4162951 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4164880 epoch_slot_no: 17680 block_no: 4162774 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3550 time: 2020-05-14 23:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd95862ae8ebe521daf560e3b27ae712b2f00c59334b92851752a40b8fc548bcfBlock Operator
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