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 4166818 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4168747 epoch_slot_no: 21547 block_no: 4166641 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1176 time: 2020-05-15 21:27:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ad64fd14fb0869216089a9fe88b091b667d199a52e8c7a083c6ed9b2b927507Block Operator
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