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 4172020 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4173949 epoch_slot_no: 5149 block_no: 4171843 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1122 time: 2020-05-17 02:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5ef95b9eabd235806793311d291d1a2489bc75ddb6d069fe7550185b7bd1de3Block Operator
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