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 4173006 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4174935 epoch_slot_no: 6135 block_no: 4172829 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1619 time: 2020-05-17 07:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaede331eeb17cee2aacf8dbb5a56575e322829c9cbfae00b4c8032eae8d9d730Block Operator
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