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 4173037 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4174966 epoch_slot_no: 6166 block_no: 4172860 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2029 time: 2020-05-17 08:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfecd8e23f3f3bd04e31674a55ad376ecf35a8047fc3fab4a8124116b88153f2bBlock Operator
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