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 4173427 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4175356 epoch_slot_no: 6556 block_no: 4173250 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6283 time: 2020-05-17 10:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0348473549ba90370fb7a90f62815cf79f5e44d876b128279371338e1c6369fBlock Operator
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