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 4173516 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4175445 epoch_slot_no: 6645 block_no: 4173339 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2259 time: 2020-05-17 10:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0adea75d7aa66b267387ecd2ce106fd3eaa3012687516e9db639fd0730ab93aBlock Operator
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