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 4166079 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4168008 epoch_slot_no: 20808 block_no: 4165902 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 954 time: 2020-05-15 17:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e412e82b72e188ea92a4c64d4d6e554326e362f4c4f5b253bd2bb6ccc662956Block Operator
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