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 4170629 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4172558 epoch_slot_no: 3758 block_no: 4170452 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1229 time: 2020-05-16 18:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9d2945f7c6db08531fd95c2c436bf43e6c9b5253f43ebaace9f0b1ba32c4140Block Operator
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