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 4171097 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4173026 epoch_slot_no: 4226 block_no: 4170920 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1779 time: 2020-05-16 21:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x651db6f483b68b203ae3fd7b6f59d7cec9682c5d32d6bb948cda5870d80bdcf2Block Operator
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