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 4169336 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4171265 epoch_slot_no: 2465 block_no: 4169159 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1348 time: 2020-05-16 11:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8bb4439d32edfada5124b00135ddce8c0b40c6f31c396b62cf28702579fb4cf7Block Operator
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