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 4168200 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4170129 epoch_slot_no: 1329 block_no: 4168023 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1899 time: 2020-05-16 05:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x127720256786c162fb3cc27e2105eca788bac2f5bf66611e9ae1ca04c4caf56aBlock Operator
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