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 4170223 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4172152 epoch_slot_no: 3352 block_no: 4170046 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 909 time: 2020-05-16 16:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x005a4f1760c3df9bd7e0628527ffa88cce2d139b490d04c4acfc3dae52d8b937Block Operator
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