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 4171094 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4173023 epoch_slot_no: 4223 block_no: 4170917 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1286 time: 2020-05-16 21:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8faa080a8902bd4e7957c809b24ac4ec3b2e5b43a827c4bb3a650db04a0db1eeBlock Operator
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