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 4165064 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4166993 epoch_slot_no: 19793 block_no: 4164887 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-05-15 11:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e971efb907a299b00c0e73d40ce87a9616504c4b2c9b4cd5abff720f065a0fcBlock Operator
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