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 4163979 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4165908 epoch_slot_no: 18708 block_no: 4163802 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1791 time: 2020-05-15 05:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa61327568ae44dec981f3194acb38d62e4c20cce754c55fd8aca932588139af5Block Operator
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