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 4170349 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4172278 epoch_slot_no: 3478 block_no: 4170172 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1468 time: 2020-05-16 17:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x191cefa5c2287b392b39d02af36358bfcd5ee876c85652816519e89b88e9d092Block Operator
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