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 4171384 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4173313 epoch_slot_no: 4513 block_no: 4171207 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-05-16 22:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0197fc44c6477fac958e87d582f90803fab5b4e7b8bc6a1ed647ad1dc2a9691Block Operator
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