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 4173208 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4175137 epoch_slot_no: 6337 block_no: 4173031 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1496 time: 2020-05-17 08:57:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75c6de0fb8d6bc36ebe85390fb0f721e7baff1d1f7bb06b5c6fd4a89ba9eae70Block Operator
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