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 4166965 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4168894 epoch_slot_no: 94 block_no: 4166788 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4192 time: 2020-05-15 22:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb77f671bacc6968012f63d8b9e3804038865a4d2544a6af3fa0f27c377bed65fBlock Operator
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