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 4171667 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4173596 epoch_slot_no: 4796 block_no: 4171490 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1204 time: 2020-05-17 00:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4693ebddfbb7eca3bbd0da4eedc31e66ecab6bfa79524d3564c2831f5263d635Block Operator
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