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 4169901 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4171830 epoch_slot_no: 3030 block_no: 4169724 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 962 time: 2020-05-16 14:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee9537c22edcaac61c32f0ee45f10c45263880a6dc4c61d7094f5b0a31efd1fcBlock Operator
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