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 4163566 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4165495 epoch_slot_no: 18295 block_no: 4163389 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1282 time: 2020-05-15 03:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a14ca424e2d5f851835cf8491ce3e3081a3019e4b8ca05c547a01790643f1deBlock Operator
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