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 4167218 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4169147 epoch_slot_no: 347 block_no: 4167041 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1728 time: 2020-05-15 23:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55219c781993c0f33a2e85dc55d29c0d5552bf2ce84c8a0dd25d9d9af2b9b1eaBlock Operator
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