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 4166959 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4168888 epoch_slot_no: 88 block_no: 4166782 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2519 time: 2020-05-15 22:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa032a5a4e90b119ad3b2d66a806596d1f46dcc88d7a65458e28ca95edb3b14aBlock Operator
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