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 4172596 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4174525 epoch_slot_no: 5725 block_no: 4172419 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1274 time: 2020-05-17 05:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0312e08a465bdee467953c43c22c5a654027563db808730c80d3df1faf53f3b2Block Operator
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