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 4169794 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4171723 epoch_slot_no: 2923 block_no: 4169617 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1874 time: 2020-05-16 13:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f43c4e743a87625ddc506e9569594de72e9fbe3907dc13f8bf322bfc58f74b2Block Operator
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