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 4163918 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4165847 epoch_slot_no: 18647 block_no: 4163741 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1439 time: 2020-05-15 05:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf83634c764bdf289e7ce82dce83eda3170c820d23bc57e1df3e7e3a6ce7f867cBlock Operator
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