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 4171795 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4173724 epoch_slot_no: 4924 block_no: 4171618 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1673 time: 2020-05-17 01:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc8059a7ae278136b6b710bef38c6fb04173643ac0d4e20f4ce62ef4ea17b0f6Block Operator
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