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 4163528 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4165457 epoch_slot_no: 18257 block_no: 4163351 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1106 time: 2020-05-15 03:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x116ff68c258e8d944a42c32b55dd3eaba92f17b9ce8c66872f2074bd2131f1faBlock Operator
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