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 4164008 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4165937 epoch_slot_no: 18737 block_no: 4163831 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 14342 time: 2020-05-15 05:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7820f4fbd5a59f57664436c48fa406577e821888cbf574dc69369c7456cfd5bfBlock Operator
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