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 4170019 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4171948 epoch_slot_no: 3148 block_no: 4169842 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-05-16 15:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdaa8f6afe8eb0cd5c9d1490e9e1408f1500f372e0761611e2b33f77b03fd5db7Block Operator
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