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 4164823 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4166752 epoch_slot_no: 19552 block_no: 4164646 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2006 time: 2020-05-15 10:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd050d618d28813c60833deae59732daaac18f16107d99a89a6dd0d04a49cb70Block Operator
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