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 4167573 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4169502 epoch_slot_no: 702 block_no: 4167396 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1433 time: 2020-05-16 01:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94ed85cb5987ede1e899a5d3f6ed284c4150c46f6e2633e6441670b761117066Block Operator
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