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 4172926 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4174855 epoch_slot_no: 6055 block_no: 4172749 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2267 time: 2020-05-17 07:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xadae721b04cfd9d77e978fb9a79f80a5aa4e50a1de8d69c6b96523edc5e2509aBlock Operator
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