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 4168621 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4170550 epoch_slot_no: 1750 block_no: 4168444 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1816 time: 2020-05-16 07:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe16f93e0e1dd3e6e15ac0f09dd97afe78ed7b0107c6a5342911e399a9ae5ee47Block Operator
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