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 4170572 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4172501 epoch_slot_no: 3701 block_no: 4170395 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1496 time: 2020-05-16 18:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdade33b7bc7b712ff21e49579d3b5cc61d7193bfe79e914d56d46ec1a22f2002Block Operator
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