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 4168357 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4170286 epoch_slot_no: 1486 block_no: 4168180 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2120 time: 2020-05-16 06:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01a70f84d0d289e378d28fb06acf6d7b53e574b823e53a01207b483f2357e231Block Operator
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