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 4167288 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4169217 epoch_slot_no: 417 block_no: 4167111 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2403 time: 2020-05-16 00:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4cd0cc8d6c25e650d58c5b06d8949063fa7fe013f167ff3f5365efc559a79686Block Operator
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