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 4166774 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4168703 epoch_slot_no: 21503 block_no: 4166597 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2744 time: 2020-05-15 21:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18275c1f10776f3d5669078854467f67db0da4cd74cc37f415443f446b8a22a8Block Operator
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