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 4173513 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4175442 epoch_slot_no: 6642 block_no: 4173336 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1837 time: 2020-05-17 10:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a3c8063c993a09a884db9d652fcd3cc580212c6b3c692498df32133102cca14Block Operator
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