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 4172841 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4174770 epoch_slot_no: 5970 block_no: 4172664 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2580 time: 2020-05-17 06:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6cfda6829b29bfa3b5e7bfb08c9eac3bb38befdd04fe6745d9bf7bd3cc9f79baBlock Operator
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