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 4163855 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4165784 epoch_slot_no: 18584 block_no: 4163678 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2020-05-15 04:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x866238c7c7185b405d300c07f6c2afd89bf757bc64a475d7107c501f722ca791Block Operator
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