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 4166707 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4168636 epoch_slot_no: 21436 block_no: 4166530 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1172 time: 2020-05-15 20:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd980a61a26c53208017305e2f4bc89e58c6bf02fde970de493dd4d928b91a141Block Operator
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