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 4172943 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4174872 epoch_slot_no: 6072 block_no: 4172766 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5994 time: 2020-05-17 07:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x108c996a6818a89b7dc260ee834fc25668d656dc853686ee33b32fd5c494249bBlock Operator
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