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 4167325 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4169254 epoch_slot_no: 454 block_no: 4167148 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1356 time: 2020-05-16 00:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbffd77ede82254e5d54aca661c8ad388d6af030fe94113969675e1f9e1f09cc3Block Operator
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