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 4168286 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4170215 epoch_slot_no: 1415 block_no: 4168109 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1681 time: 2020-05-16 05:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf643dd9f31acd41b9f3742817dd93890d3b4568ebf84664c5672f535793c4d0fBlock Operator
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