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 4167538 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4169467 epoch_slot_no: 667 block_no: 4167361 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5803 time: 2020-05-16 01:27:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x729b0857aaac25e35e4af0a6ce3c89629ed653a0dc1179c9c8567ebc11d759f9Block Operator
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