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 4173363 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4175292 epoch_slot_no: 6492 block_no: 4173186 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6701 time: 2020-05-17 09:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1eb2f94a4001a97dcfa0f361374954ea4497a0849c6906f8b9f492b78148b6bBlock Operator
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