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 4172448 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4174377 epoch_slot_no: 5577 block_no: 4172271 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3854 time: 2020-05-17 04:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e7dd100279c7bd99ed01fdba09e53ff8525df624e55d1d176675c45c5a6dc50Block Operator
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