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 4171516 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4173445 epoch_slot_no: 4645 block_no: 4171339 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1869 time: 2020-05-16 23:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0164b738b71e4e3e54c53410da89537942d1590294773fd5d2c92b3d0fa32073Block Operator
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