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 4166976 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4168905 epoch_slot_no: 105 block_no: 4166799 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2887 time: 2020-05-15 22:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9694f09b176563a257ba06131c936f64c4ce7b53b89d43e006346bdd1be9fd1fBlock Operator
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