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 4170128 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4172057 epoch_slot_no: 3257 block_no: 4169951 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6621 time: 2020-05-16 15:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc711444a0d772e58abfb9dd01616d9bc74c8e4bdcc616ff4cc7e90c68e2420eBlock Operator
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