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 4173259 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4175188 epoch_slot_no: 6388 block_no: 4173082 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2301 time: 2020-05-17 09:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7ea115476dbd45217aed660cc06371f5f8e29a07dfc73ae68be8f49c91aa628Block Operator
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