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 4168742 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4170671 epoch_slot_no: 1871 block_no: 4168565 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2338 time: 2020-05-16 08:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7a183374408bbb7c17273509d37eca2f5003d365c5334376852990c4a4544eaBlock Operator
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