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 4163635 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4165564 epoch_slot_no: 18364 block_no: 4163458 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2627 time: 2020-05-15 03:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7fc36ffe09cabc6a72775719bf35eee4ce48e73e449c5ce3d91bd1293297ac51Block Operator
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