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 4173171 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4175100 epoch_slot_no: 6300 block_no: 4172994 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1665 time: 2020-05-17 08:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04dcbd51cc2c571c2e9613caf2fc9a411d9228aba66b626fea24c9d9761a22edBlock Operator
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