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 4169429 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4171358 epoch_slot_no: 2558 block_no: 4169252 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1857 time: 2020-05-16 11:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa282278de6ab95b83ce9dc13fded7573e887881851372f16b20bf052422da162Block Operator
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