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 4172126 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4174055 epoch_slot_no: 5255 block_no: 4171949 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1536 time: 2020-05-17 02:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80dffb3cdc66134f8f9f862324c735828a6418a9d22331a57e41b4d02269f238Block Operator
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