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 4167500 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4169429 epoch_slot_no: 629 block_no: 4167323 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6102 time: 2020-05-16 01:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c68a8626d141aecc64c05be8169a777069cf8f9c6a596c26c2665ac64c90018Block Operator
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