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 4173203 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4175132 epoch_slot_no: 6332 block_no: 4173026 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1176 time: 2020-05-17 08:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f099212074533713beec2fad9d7ff2751a2fd51524cc30220000b30f0b4fe31Block Operator
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