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 4167548 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4169477 epoch_slot_no: 677 block_no: 4167371 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2411 time: 2020-05-16 01:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x873d3c5be614fd8ab4ef8e79ce565e793781da7c7849941da4a73bc07b9b301dBlock Operator
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