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 4170645 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4172574 epoch_slot_no: 3774 block_no: 4170468 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 954 time: 2020-05-16 18:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c358a15d092b1a84d4190cd6a7103ff1dfc991fd83da6e004705647a60651bbBlock Operator
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