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 4163458 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4165387 epoch_slot_no: 18187 block_no: 4163281 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1204 time: 2020-05-15 02:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbbd332f326066bedfcd257e7630207c708a1905b0c707f1a9813a9ed7decdfdBlock Operator
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