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 4168451 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4170380 epoch_slot_no: 1580 block_no: 4168274 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2020-05-16 06:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4abb1aec87d7603cc76a251ec9a33d94e43726f05c8c5685327bc2dc89b6f64cBlock Operator
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