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 4173368 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4175297 epoch_slot_no: 6497 block_no: 4173191 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6238 time: 2020-05-17 09:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9e23ed97c6147113f66d1a3257181b92d6c238d20698e3fe3b6bcb6456ad17aBlock Operator
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