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 4166251 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4168180 epoch_slot_no: 20980 block_no: 4166074 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 962 time: 2020-05-15 18:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d499f8f77e536054a17643a383d1291c87150c65255aa523c0eb15213b7e65dBlock Operator
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