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 4173402 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4175331 epoch_slot_no: 6531 block_no: 4173225 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5873 time: 2020-05-17 10:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x401a6b96a92dc80cdb0978ed2b3f2312a68b8eb1193a6ba9af0a29f504cfa0d3Block Operator
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