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 4163187 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4165116 epoch_slot_no: 17916 block_no: 4163010 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3147 time: 2020-05-15 01:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c14efd223ecb7d1a48033ed6ef4b72c1b6d6208ec9ec513be3001716645009bBlock Operator
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