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 4163547 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4165476 epoch_slot_no: 18276 block_no: 4163370 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 954 time: 2020-05-15 03:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7bb1bf1577fe5d095ed4f212dea4d66c763071d05974f15243f63967cfc3c8eBlock Operator
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