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 4170908 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4172837 epoch_slot_no: 4037 block_no: 4170731 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1492 time: 2020-05-16 20:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c6db7c9aa693375ac76f963ebc40ca9e8e8e92c9c2e0f29a8429c364cd28f0eBlock Operator
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