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 4173148 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4175077 epoch_slot_no: 6277 block_no: 4172971 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1311 time: 2020-05-17 08:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc8202706745cf208bbfb7e3c3d997870f5aec7bb67ed4a6d1835ddf2f054fc8Block Operator
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