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 4164489 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4166418 epoch_slot_no: 19218 block_no: 4164312 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1774 time: 2020-05-15 08:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf67c4177aed260840a37be8f789dd42f7bd89211a073b495759e73765ad36816Block Operator
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