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 4163545 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4165474 epoch_slot_no: 18274 block_no: 4163368 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1491 time: 2020-05-15 03:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a555f58c8c148431de9e828487f9287856695402e5871426150583a4fe6cfefBlock Operator
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