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 4165319 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4167248 epoch_slot_no: 20048 block_no: 4165142 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1718 time: 2020-05-15 13:07:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x292044b7c61a577de03af2cccc862aebf9b9620f7fc1c824bbc13bfd0c37f61dBlock Operator
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