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 4172809 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4174738 epoch_slot_no: 5938 block_no: 4172632 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1529 time: 2020-05-17 06:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x90e18f09b75cdaeaf2924b34fd0176b3e335297fbfe7aba76dbbff8153e6a24dBlock Operator
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