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 4163262 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4165191 epoch_slot_no: 17991 block_no: 4163085 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2997 time: 2020-05-15 01:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfefdbdbafa42d23e999d418d3feedb095df28fbba78e7dc21de6e796e68ee63fBlock Operator
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