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 4163208 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4165137 epoch_slot_no: 17937 block_no: 4163031 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1138 time: 2020-05-15 01:23:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19c2293284740eaedca55ddeb2ddef572a8be00e1c1a12a3dbf79399410c4bb2Block Operator
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