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 4173405 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4175334 epoch_slot_no: 6534 block_no: 4173228 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 925 time: 2020-05-17 10:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x241a0d3d0b42c656b864d5ab8e28686b49d4fa2c63d4075610862ef158dc771eBlock Operator
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