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 4172001 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4173930 epoch_slot_no: 5130 block_no: 4171824 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1845 time: 2020-05-17 02:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec7a6014b449c38e3a2eb0f6b168e64d3797c571f0c741a13a41d9762a1d59cbBlock Operator
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