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 4165623 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4167552 epoch_slot_no: 20352 block_no: 4165446 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-05-15 14:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c1719d80feff84100f9c4e719ec38a0895eb9efea39a771ba696a05bdb6beacBlock Operator
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