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 4164483 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4166412 epoch_slot_no: 19212 block_no: 4164306 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6597 time: 2020-05-15 08:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38873e2b187db63d26319798aaa53bc64e584386e5cbdc0057d59670cd0c6d2eBlock Operator
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