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 4163803 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4165732 epoch_slot_no: 18532 block_no: 4163626 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2981 time: 2020-05-15 04:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfdb3610201c378bf51e5af4b04ce92050e584ff71a8e315a23eb6888269a3b7Block Operator
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