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 4165915 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4167844 epoch_slot_no: 20644 block_no: 4165738 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2020-05-15 16:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8d925cb7f960df3527da0806181f548de9da86363a9b5f111ae22b6278e2038Block Operator
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