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 4165050 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4166979 epoch_slot_no: 19779 block_no: 4164873 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1296 time: 2020-05-15 11:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72839cac1e4cafd6dc32c8ccc2c0d50b2654b2d4609fe8a50b05f16ec29fe3f1Block Operator
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