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 4173470 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4175399 epoch_slot_no: 6599 block_no: 4173293 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1319 time: 2020-05-17 10:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69375d54aca96e99073159eba51819e6e6902ac9b72b9cc04010095019171296Block Operator
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