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 4163288 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4165217 epoch_slot_no: 18017 block_no: 4163111 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6113 time: 2020-05-15 01:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4bd713619226d95088dc535fb72320528baabecf7f6623b78dfbc75a1f6c4d4Block Operator
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