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 4163266 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4165195 epoch_slot_no: 17995 block_no: 4163089 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2385 time: 2020-05-15 01:43:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f5dbaa529aa40702f77a9e2869d62a668ae17d393ed26b12c05339bdf460e7dBlock Operator
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