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 4163245 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4165174 epoch_slot_no: 17974 block_no: 4163068 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3321 time: 2020-05-15 01:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25a186e8679232f2f0e37bed7f5eab3e0640447056d50225cfd2ab3a57069151Block Operator
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