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 4167596 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4169525 epoch_slot_no: 725 block_no: 4167419 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5793 time: 2020-05-16 01:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a012c740f2cbe4b5aa24108338461c5f7ba5b76d888b6b09be7f67d17879d75Block Operator
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