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 4164986 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4166915 epoch_slot_no: 19715 block_no: 4164809 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6666 time: 2020-05-15 11:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f7e04197941dee45f4ad372901f8c8543ca5e2ac632326ccc63071cc5e81150Block Operator
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