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 4172260 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4174189 epoch_slot_no: 5389 block_no: 4172083 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1302 time: 2020-05-17 03:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ca24cee7da244b2baf00c00c9272fd377386bdc64d2a84ab50eab6f028b7c98Block Operator
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