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 4164217 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4166146 epoch_slot_no: 18946 block_no: 4164040 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3406 time: 2020-05-15 07:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d94b4df20d095aafa4714ba02fc3bcddd8f5b747a37b156e3bcc7f992eab644Block Operator
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