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 4165504 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4167433 epoch_slot_no: 20233 block_no: 4165327 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2030 time: 2020-05-15 14:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc483b049b2e0d8f70e90d1fcde1bfad87a849c899219a23c371ba8bb6d6510c7Block Operator
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