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 4167523 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4169452 epoch_slot_no: 652 block_no: 4167346 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1883 time: 2020-05-16 01:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a6cd19dbd8759f79a7f62d710507688a1fc3daba3f3e85927db04f422b8b88bBlock Operator
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