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 4168844 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4170773 epoch_slot_no: 1973 block_no: 4168667 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1315 time: 2020-05-16 08:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e69c19174816a15cfc05f3087a66d6eb8061267d3c358d3b16ca115d2344ecaBlock Operator
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