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 4172981 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4174910 epoch_slot_no: 6110 block_no: 4172804 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1353 time: 2020-05-17 07:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f24c9b1c507821569d54d35ed28cb053c6df8ba773ec3a6bbd61981f09fe171Block Operator
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