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 4171859 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4173788 epoch_slot_no: 4988 block_no: 4171682 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1315 time: 2020-05-17 01:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1099ecb0839cec03a6250941c1a488bd7eec0d6f04e378aa18a326b3644b0499Block Operator
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