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 4171713 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4173642 epoch_slot_no: 4842 block_no: 4171536 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1172 time: 2020-05-17 00:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66b14c0f4551660ce0e2e067464b2c994a15b254d631a13b02ceddb7c3514bc6Block Operator
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