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 4171207 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4173136 epoch_slot_no: 4336 block_no: 4171030 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2519 time: 2020-05-16 21:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4d256257665ab5d37ce3018803918ba11c1deeff11bbf03774f078f1793ba46Block Operator
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