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 4173439 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4175368 epoch_slot_no: 6568 block_no: 4173262 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6626 time: 2020-05-17 10:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c9499c83d0c8966bd137305e9bcd2eb88f9a3a91f05af78927e40db34cc6c53Block Operator
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