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 4173400 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4175329 epoch_slot_no: 6529 block_no: 4173223 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-05-17 10:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x823c2fe8c841bdcc3c79c7bcfcd1350509e1473b9df78b879e2524145f5e6b52Block Operator
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