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 4172245 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4174174 epoch_slot_no: 5374 block_no: 4172068 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1864 time: 2020-05-17 03:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb82ec830c2163a570cbb784da0f1c080226792b07df4138027ef9f50e468da0Block Operator
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