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 4173398 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4175327 epoch_slot_no: 6527 block_no: 4173221 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 9117 time: 2020-05-17 10:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28b3d04ab79306cea26c449cc52f263e87464ae67a3fc83a318e3f7852b6447eBlock Operator
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