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 4167926 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4169855 epoch_slot_no: 1055 block_no: 4167749 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1668 time: 2020-05-16 03:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4916e37891f2c1981adc1ba436ae423d7ef1ccda6e42dfeffa0b025d4c167a5bBlock Operator
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