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 4165707 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4167636 epoch_slot_no: 20436 block_no: 4165530 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1135 time: 2020-05-15 15:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2be97ffb00d5bdb88e4f542e7b0723f100f9c2568f35fadce779c04f854964beBlock Operator
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