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 4169838 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4171767 epoch_slot_no: 2967 block_no: 4169661 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1598 time: 2020-05-16 14:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc69b116b584eba6a3451ff9dc28e3498e02648d29b688b26789f049af8592bfBlock Operator
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