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 4167649 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4169578 epoch_slot_no: 778 block_no: 4167472 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1204 time: 2020-05-16 02:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0170130d9a159374c93f6d358cb51457ca298d6bb71ee8a88cfc02a5c9e8afe5Block Operator
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