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 4168986 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4170915 epoch_slot_no: 2115 block_no: 4168809 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1336 time: 2020-05-16 09:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7128de6d9f00b1dba77d131b4a8fce2e2eb889cc423ddc7f6f71663d49822a5Block Operator
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