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 4173084 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4175013 epoch_slot_no: 6213 block_no: 4172907 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1270 time: 2020-05-17 08:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e5d42df074e49c758c794c024be83367b3a8454a5faaaa0c1a5801af720ec78Block Operator
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