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 4167203 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4169132 epoch_slot_no: 332 block_no: 4167026 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2559 time: 2020-05-15 23:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d8dec8a03e52288688b73643f974b12b155a93c8f36be1c43b9e35b26e03650Block Operator
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