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 4164263 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4166192 epoch_slot_no: 18992 block_no: 4164086 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4776 time: 2020-05-15 07:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b7560029ded4e1b32d17cd83fafa6ce61ffe215459382d8b1fe2e9fad5e0e88Block Operator
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