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 4170444 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4172373 epoch_slot_no: 3573 block_no: 4170267 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1914 time: 2020-05-16 17:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74d4d0201ee66caff941ee7f9db8ba0fab34706c50a5e43204adc1355c2b9dbaBlock Operator
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