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 4169257 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4171186 epoch_slot_no: 2386 block_no: 4169080 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3061 time: 2020-05-16 11:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf0d1b8ce57e54fe99a96f975986245aac19b9fcc0985f6d4d83b0ec68ea452fBlock Operator
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