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 4171191 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4173120 epoch_slot_no: 4320 block_no: 4171014 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1845 time: 2020-05-16 21:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6896cf43e07c16ca4a970855b2e4e55696bb22d854ec2ebe6c237a3d1850b3fdBlock Operator
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