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 4167156 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4169085 epoch_slot_no: 285 block_no: 4166979 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1122 time: 2020-05-15 23:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c2e3e1bb7424a7bbbf752470e596dd09b7d2dc48c38515ebcbe2a5c5d4fd63cBlock Operator
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