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 4164169 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4166098 epoch_slot_no: 18898 block_no: 4163992 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1143 time: 2020-05-15 06:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2f4d0c2fa6a934b9e614e46ba822cadca0c802f75b3d750f8825b9819e296bbBlock Operator
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