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 4165599 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4167528 epoch_slot_no: 20328 block_no: 4165422 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1988 time: 2020-05-15 14:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78c145f63f2bc9dc32f18076c75d4505ec6fc7d9c91ce47aa194625b1e3564b6Block Operator
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