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 4166107 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4168036 epoch_slot_no: 20836 block_no: 4165930 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2383 time: 2020-05-15 17:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7fd24c0c82975ae15f019c2f18279e0e40e72b24d14004cf360307e9db085161Block Operator
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