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 4167698 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4169627 epoch_slot_no: 827 block_no: 4167521 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1286 time: 2020-05-16 02:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbff1255801f2d8eceb7f4471a1698ad32e3aae47d3fce9591c2e33b164f8a74Block Operator
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