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 4162977 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4164906 epoch_slot_no: 17706 block_no: 4162800 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2079 time: 2020-05-15 00:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d6a4c2871e9b16f533cab4eb3a64f51640a64770f06d401414cb5c7820aca0bBlock Operator
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