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 4163389 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4165318 epoch_slot_no: 18118 block_no: 4163212 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2787 time: 2020-05-15 02:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4808491b874c3e7885001b9bb1e5d2710238edb546b157a8ccb27b916c9354eBlock Operator
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