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 4163182 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4165111 epoch_slot_no: 17911 block_no: 4163005 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1478 time: 2020-05-15 01:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58850f7b3e7a2a36ca201f851b98445e7f596db64a986dbb6056e430a46fc0edBlock Operator
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