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 4172057 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4173986 epoch_slot_no: 5186 block_no: 4171880 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1712 time: 2020-05-17 02:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6f4cfa471c84ad9be77fa79d50cf3eb73a2cea7b3a3d115edce177bafba35e9Block Operator
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