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 4165994 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4167923 epoch_slot_no: 20723 block_no: 4165817 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2898 time: 2020-05-15 16:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3913ea1c29c855648a851543d6b6c75a46f65c8f5341805dea0fc6af7f77e854Block Operator
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