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 4169048 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4170977 epoch_slot_no: 2177 block_no: 4168871 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6921 time: 2020-05-16 09:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d731628b4b33d76efc09126c3a6df0abf06ae98d229ed92672bc6320afe6383Block Operator
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