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 4172838 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4174767 epoch_slot_no: 5967 block_no: 4172661 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1644 time: 2020-05-17 06:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcaa7485c9451887355b98b40050e9dc5d8373481017b9ed9d3a414e42436f341Block Operator
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