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 4167098 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4169027 epoch_slot_no: 227 block_no: 4166921 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3322 time: 2020-05-15 23:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa085c69b74e06d29c381e8d9d9ad89283431db18dd0a2953b6ee0c964e481d3eBlock Operator
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