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 4171799 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4173728 epoch_slot_no: 4928 block_no: 4171622 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8090 time: 2020-05-17 01:07:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf35d8d6752e3a3295adf6c37c11da1e8dfa7c4924612c5c10b45a299ec75df9Block Operator
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