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 4165565 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4167494 epoch_slot_no: 20294 block_no: 4165388 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2229 time: 2020-05-15 14:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10e43353f74e551eda362e761bed57385e7f32b6565c53253d19b03aadeee13fBlock Operator
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