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 4166004 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4167933 epoch_slot_no: 20733 block_no: 4165827 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1176 time: 2020-05-15 16:55:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1afecbea862c0453163ef74c9ea99b5a25c361745ee56a21a14fa5e2118a791cBlock Operator
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