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 4168243 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4170172 epoch_slot_no: 1372 block_no: 4168066 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1452 time: 2020-05-16 05:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb12214f1a88644c8cd927fa17976281551507f1c718d522c3809ea636bf412dfBlock Operator
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