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 4165049 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4166978 epoch_slot_no: 19778 block_no: 4164872 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3295 time: 2020-05-15 11:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54e37f76adc1ddc4b8345f679b5edaaee5751222fb2110e1a99b627e5cfb737eBlock Operator
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