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 4166171 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4168100 epoch_slot_no: 20900 block_no: 4165994 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1623 time: 2020-05-15 17:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e7fc23f4987c68a5ffb2c8f5c279b44728401ecbc16af1e11e1d27d74eca4a1Block Operator
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