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 4170472 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4172401 epoch_slot_no: 3601 block_no: 4170295 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1320 time: 2020-05-16 17:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa422ad4485fa86e111a39325b67a94c3a0ff612eb1640e68aa1ff3c51102d6fcBlock Operator
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